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W391 KJV

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,482 mi
Last recorded167,482 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 167,482 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner edge stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner edge stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 167,471 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine generally oily underneath (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive front diff leaking - input seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged front tyres stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front steering arm shock absorber bush worn

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 163,485 miles

Central Front steering shock bush worn

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 163,485 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Central Front steering shock bush worn

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 158,305 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front steering damper bush worn

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 158,116 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting in front of rear wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting in front of rear wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front steering damper bush worn

Pass 29 Nov 2022 153,726 miles

Front both front swivel balls leaking

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 153,675 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Front both front swivel balls leaking

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 148,879 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 148,882 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint on diff (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember at front of fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive entire rear of vehicle underside covered in oil, unable to see source (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 143,895 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 137,603 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 131,163 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt box end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside headlight fixing slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2017 122,396 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 3 rear ()

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 113,184 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front shock support cones corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2015 103,383 miles

all track rod end dust boots are perishing

both front tyres are perishing

child seats fitted too both n/s/r and o/s/r seats seat belts not tested

exhaust is quite rusty

pitman arm dust boot is split

Pass 23 Oct 2014 96,505 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear of the vehicle is quite rusty

Pass 23 Oct 2013 89,598 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear out riggers are quite rusty

child seats fitted to rear seats at the time of test

exhuast hangers are quite rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2012 77,254 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 76,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 76,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 73,493 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 73,492 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 68,824 miles

exhasut system is a little rusty

Pass 22 Oct 2008 64,416 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 64,406 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear seatbelt in boot area tied in a knot!

Pass 15 Oct 2007 59,367 miles

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 28 Sep 2006 52,821 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight lift in rear axle A fram joint

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 KJV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KJV, 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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W391 KJV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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