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W404 BKN

2000 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,264 mi
Last recorded148,264 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW404 BKN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 148,264 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 148,194 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2011 147,697 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 137,538 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 127,240 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 5 Sep 2009 127,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2008 119,194 miles

slight play in the nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 26 Jul 2007 103,704 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 88,230 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 88,160 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front pads wearing low.

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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W404 BKN is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W404 BKN, 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 W404 BKN registered?

W404 BKN is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is W404 BKN safe to buy?

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