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W383 SKK

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

149,627 mi
Last recorded149,627 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW383 SKK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 149,627 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 149,627 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 142,123 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 136,858 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 129,057 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 128,782 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 127,872 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside rear lower (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 127,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside rear lower (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 126,862 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 125,627 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 125,178 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 19 Aug 2010 117,172 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 117,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 110,306 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 110,205 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 103,600 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 103,388 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

front no-plate cracked

nearside headlight slightly inscure

Fail 16 May 2008 103,329 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 May 2007 94,186 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 May 2007 94,186 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2006 83,934 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 83,933 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.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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W383 SKK is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 W383 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 W383 SKK registered?

W383 SKK is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 April 2000.

Is W383 SKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W383 SKK shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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