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W448 WKV

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

163,743 mi
Last recorded163,743 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW448 WKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 163,743 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 162,324 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Engine oil leak.

Offside Front Body mount corroded.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust flange corroded.

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

Steering damper bush worn

Transmission oil leak.

Fail 31 Jan 2025 162,324 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Engine oil leak.

Offside Front Body mount corroded.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust flange corroded.

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

Steering damper bush worn

Transmission oil leak.

Pass 1 Feb 2024 160,492 miles

Central Front Seat Removed from vehicle

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Park brake lever close to no reserve travel.

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering damper bush worn.

Fail 30 Jan 2024 160,492 miles

Central Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Park brake lever close to no reserve travel.

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering damper bush worn.

Pass 18 Jan 2023 158,705 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Park brake lever long travel.

Steering damper bush worn.

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 158,703 miles

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Park brake lever long travel.

Steering damper bush worn.

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 156,019 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Oil leak.

Park brake lever long travel.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 156,019 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both. (4.1.4 (c))

Oil leak.

Park brake lever long travel.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 140,882 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 131,698 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 130,807 miles

Nearside Front door corroded

Offside Front door corroded

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

rear anti roll bar missing due to suspension upgrade

Pass 13 May 2017 129,434 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front door corroded

Offside Front door corroded

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

rear anti roll bar missing due to vehicle suspension upgrade

Fail 4 Mar 2017 129,428 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering shock absorber top mounting (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front door corroded

Nearside Front wiper blade split

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion shock absorber top mounting (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front door corroded

Offside Front wiper blade split

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

chassis corroded

rear Anti-roll bar missing due to vehicle having uprated suspension.

steering hydraulic damper slight play in bush

Pass 25 Jan 2016 128,910 miles

Front Number plate slightly insecure

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box damp (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar missing due to vehicle having uprated suspension.

Rear Propshaft UJ has slight movement

Pass 29 Jan 2015 127,868 miles

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

offside side step corroded

rear anti roll bar missing, vehicle modified

Fail 29 Jan 2015 127,868 miles

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

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

offside side step corroded

rear anti roll bar missing, vehicle modified

Pass 27 Jan 2014 127,557 miles

rear anti roll bar missing, suspension modified

Pass 30 Jan 2013 126,145 miles

suspension modified

Fail 26 Jan 2013 126,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 124,493 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 122,499 miles

Rear cross member is slightly corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2010 122,489 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear cross member is slightly corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2009 118,720 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 118,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 116,441 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 96,122 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 79,886 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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W448 WKV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 W448 WKV, 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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W448 WKV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 July 2000.

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