CarVerify

Free Car Check

W372 SKK

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

226,893 mi
Last recorded226,893 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW372 SKK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 226,893 miles

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

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

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

coolant level low.

Fail 7 Jul 2026 226,893 miles

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

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

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

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

coolant level low.

Pass 18 Jul 2025 225,221 miles

Nearside Front hub leaking oil

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front hub leaking oil

Fail 15 Jul 2025 225,211 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front of axle (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear of axle (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front hub leaking oil

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front hub leaking oil

Pass 25 Jul 2024 223,950 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 222,094 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 222,079 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 218,765 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 214,582 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 214,582 miles

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 211,583 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2020 211,583 miles

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

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury front bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 210,338 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 210,338 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 205,737 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 203,071 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 203,057 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 197,703 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2015 185,811 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 175,935 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 163,608 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 163,540 miles

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2012 149,894 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 133,926 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 133,926 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 121,355 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 108,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 104,928 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 104,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2007 93,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2006 82,555 miles

Nearside front wing damaged

Fail 13 May 2006 82,555 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front wing damaged

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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W372 SKK is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

Across all 2000 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 100,520 miles. This 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 W372 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W372 SKK?

You can check the full history of W372 SKK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W372 SKK registered?

W372 SKK is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 April 2000.

Is W372 SKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W372 SKK shows 32 tests with a 65.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W372 SKK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W372 SKK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.