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W379 KSC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

136,133 mi
Last recorded136,133 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW379 KSC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 136,133 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 135,348 miles

Nearside Front hub oil seal leaking

Offside Front hub oil seal leaking

Fail 15 Aug 2024 135,348 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front hub oil seal leaking

Offside Front hub oil seal leaking

Pass 7 Aug 2023 135,050 miles

Nearside Front hub oil seal leaking

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front hub seal leaking

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

general vehicle corrosion

Fail 31 Jul 2023 135,050 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front hub oil seal leaking

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front hub seal leaking

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

general vehicle corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2022 134,066 miles

Nearside Front hub oil seal leaking

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front hub oil seal leaking

Fail 12 Aug 2022 134,065 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front hub oil seal leaking

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front hub oil seal leaking

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 133,357 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 133,354 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 131,160 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 129,510 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 126,014 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 121,170 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 121,170 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 114,849 miles

bonnet stay retainer missing

wipers noisey in operation

Pass 17 Feb 2015 110,524 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 107,197 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 104,593 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 99,970 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 99,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 94,411 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 94,408 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2010 86,228 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 86,224 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 80,939 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 80,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front prop shaft joint dangerously worn

Pass 12 Mar 2008 74,555 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 74,551 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 67,667 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 61,063 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 61,063 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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W379 KSC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 W379 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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What year was W379 KSC registered?

W379 KSC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is W379 KSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W379 KSC shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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