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W424 WKJ

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

134,495 mi
Last recorded134,495 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW424 WKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 134,495 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 133,141 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 133,141 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 130,777 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 125,959 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 122,707 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 118,077 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 114,120 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 114,120 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 109,730 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 105,670 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 105,695 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 101,998 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 97,933 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 92,445 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 92,445 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 874,339 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 819,245 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 76,220 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 70,586 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 63,840 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 63,840 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 57,529 miles

rear number plate to be changed soon

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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W424 WKJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 W424 WKJ, 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 W424 WKJ registered?

W424 WKJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W424 WKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W424 WKJ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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