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W303 KCP

2000 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

173,143 mi
Last recorded173,143 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW303 KCP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 173,143 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 169,193 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis Rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 167,690 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 167,863 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 167,345 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 167,085 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 167,075 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure fuel filter housing not supported pipes rubbing on bracket (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 166,918 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 166,918 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector missing both sides (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 166,709 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front steering knuckle leaking

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 166,423 miles

29% imbalance on rear brakes - reqs investigation

oil leak - appears to be from o/s hub assy

various brake pipes corroding

Fail 8 Dec 2017 166,421 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mounting turret (2.4.A.3)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

29% imbalance on rear brakes - reqs investigation

oil leak - appears to be from o/s hub assy

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 22 Nov 2016 165,755 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 165,232 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 28 May 2015 165,232 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2014 164,118 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 164,055 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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W303 KCP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2000 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 100,520 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 W303 KCP, 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 W303 KCP registered?

W303 KCP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is W303 KCP safe to buy?

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