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W397 SKK

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

130,519 mi
Last recorded130,519 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW397 SKK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 130,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm rear bush perished but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm rear bush perished but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering box drop link has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Track rod ink - drop arm to N/S wheel has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering damper bushes have slight play

Pass 8 Jan 2025 129,796 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 128,726 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 127,165 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front swivel joint slightly leaking

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 123,561 miles

Nearside front swivel joint slightly leaking

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 121,567 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front hub leaking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front hub leaking

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 121,566 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front hub leaking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front hub leaking

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 119,424 miles

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear diff seal leaking

Pass 29 Jan 2019 118,566 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 118,558 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Lower Steering column universal joint modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 117,565 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 116,667 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 114,979 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 113,279 miles

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

near side front tyre has cut to tread but not through to cords

offside front tyre has cut to tread but not through to cords

Pass 9 Dec 2013 111,800 miles

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

offside front tyre split but not to cords

offside rear tyre split but not to cords

Pass 12 Dec 2012 110,252 miles

offside front seat belt slight fluffing

Pass 16 Dec 2011 108,566 miles

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Dec 2011 108,566 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2011 105,375 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise both front lower arm bushes slight play

advise front number plate cracked

advise rear brake discs corroding may need attention soon

advise slight split nearside wiper

advise slightly damp around power steering pump

Pass 25 Aug 2009 104,133 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 100,664 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 88,710 miles

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

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

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

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

passenger door mirror cracked.

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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W397 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 86.4%.

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 W397 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 W397 SKK registered?

W397 SKK is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 April 2000.

Is W397 SKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W397 SKK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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