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W371 SKK

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,160 mi
Last recorded81,160 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW371 SKK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 81,160 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 81,159 miles

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 78,608 miles

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

corrosion to nearside front of chassis

Fail 30 Aug 2023 78,063 miles

Central Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Central Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

corrosion to nearside front of chassis

Pass 9 Aug 2022 71,364 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 58,425 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 56,407 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting tube (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting tube (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 56,365 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting tube (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting tube (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 56,306 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 24 May 2019 56,300 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens badly damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 55,942 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 55,942 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 55,492 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 55,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 55,110 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 54,901 miles

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

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 54,671 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 54,064 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 51,860 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 51,860 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 49,066 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 49,066 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 47,614 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 45,850 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in rear shock absorbers

slight play in steering joints

Pass 10 Aug 2007 44,305 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 41,804 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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W371 SKK is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W371 SKK, 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 W371 SKK registered?

W371 SKK is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 April 2000.

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