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W395 KYA

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

181,048 mi
Last recorded181,048 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW395 KYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 181,048 miles

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

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded at front

Pass 5 Aug 2014 173,942 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing.

Pass 23 Aug 2013 165,735 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 156,316 miles

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

both front hub seals weaping oil

oil leak

steering box drop arm ball joint has slight play

Fail 14 Aug 2012 156,119 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

both front hub seals weaping oil

oil leak

steering box drop arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 17 Aug 2011 145,639 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 171,747 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 153,724 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 113,543 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 77,335 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 77,281 miles

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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W395 KYA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W395 KYA, 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 W395 KYA registered?

W395 KYA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W395 KYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W395 KYA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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