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W146 KYA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

14,877 mi
Last recorded14,877 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW146 KYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 14,877 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 14,816 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 14,816 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pressure regulator (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 14,699 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 14,699 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 14,406 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 14,406 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Nearside bumper corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 14,255 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 13,974 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 13,974 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 13,762 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 13,476 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 13,476 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 13,204 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 13,204 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 12,878 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 12,878 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 12,464 miles

All tyres perishing

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 12,239 miles

All four tyres perishing

Fail 21 Feb 2014 11,878 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 11,878 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 11,545 miles

All tyre sidewalls perishing

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 21 Feb 2012 11,340 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Pass 23 Feb 2011 11,067 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 22 Feb 2010 10,686 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 10,686 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 10,449 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 10,009 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 9,434 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 9,434 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 8,659 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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W146 KYA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

Across all 2000 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 100,520 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W146 KYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 26 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W146 KYA registered?

W146 KYA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 March 2000.

Is W146 KYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W146 KYA shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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