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W391 KFT

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

287,737 mi
Last recorded287,737 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW391 KFT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 287,737 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 280,269 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 272,703 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windshield stonechipped center upper - does not affect drivers view of the road. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cab corroded RH rear - does not affect structural strength. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 266,535 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 260,019 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 251,751 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 239,029 miles

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 239,029 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 229,831 miles

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 229,829 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working not working with sidelight (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 221,718 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 213,059 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 205,736 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 205,734 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 193,840 miles

all 4 tyres in poor condition

Fail 15 Jul 2014

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

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

all 4 tyres in poor condition

Pass 2 Aug 2013 183,012 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 167,401 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 152,305 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 137,876 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 128,741 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 120,165 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 107,965 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 106,119 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 106,116 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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W391 KFT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W391 KFT, 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 W391 KFT registered?

W391 KFT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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