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W395 SKK

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

188,638 mi
Last recorded188,638 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 188,638 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 188,531 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 186,830 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 186,830 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2021 186,385 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 186,382 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 183,436 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both track rod ends and steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 179,265 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (union corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 173,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 169,504 miles

Central exhaust system deteriorated

Front windscreen has an obstruction (sticker)more than 40mm in the remainder of swept area not materially affecting the drivers view, as fore mentioned in special notice 2-2014

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 163,971 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 155,712 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 155,711 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 152,839 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 148,691 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 146,154 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 140,849 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 130,231 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 130,231 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 125,305 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn slightly

Osf sphere light misting of oil.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 120,568 miles

Oil leak

off side front wing dented

Pass 31 Jul 2007 112,441 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 101,211 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 SKK is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 W395 SKK registered?

W395 SKK is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 April 2000.

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