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W378 KSC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,296 mi
Last recorded113,296 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW378 KSC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2016 113,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play Drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Misfire detected from engine

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Oil leaks around engine

Rear brake discs excessively corroded on inner faces

Various corrosion around chassis

Various suspension bushes starting to perish

Pass 17 Apr 2015 109,250 miles

O/S/F Floor corroded.

O/S/F Outrigger corroded.

Fail 16 Apr 2015 109,242 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 105,592 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 101,458 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 22 Apr 2013 101,455 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 19 Apr 2012 96,547 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 91,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

steering box drop arm ball joint shows slight play

Pass 23 Jul 2010 90,380 miles

all coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2010 90,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2009 89,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

clutch pedal rubber sligtly worn

sligth oil leak both front hub seals

Fail 3 Apr 2009 89,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

clutch pedal rubber sligtly worn

sligth oil leak both front hub seals

Pass 9 Apr 2008 89,432 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front swivel seals slightly leaking

cluch pedal rubber worn

n/s wiper torn

Fail 9 Apr 2008 92,751 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front swivel seals slightly leaking

cluch pedal rubber worn

n/s wiper torn

Pass 13 Mar 2007 81,323 miles

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Mar 2007 81,323 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2006 66,832 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 66,828 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W378 KSC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W378 KSC, 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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W378 KSC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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