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W46 WKE

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,267 mi
Last recorded95,267 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW46 WKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 95,267 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 95,267 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 90,266 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 82,719 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 77,546 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 72,193 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 69,454 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 69,443 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 63,854 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 60,086 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 57,221 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 48,540 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear no. plate starting to delaminate

Fail 26 Mar 2009 48,540 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear no. plate starting to delaminate

Pass 28 Aug 2008 54,588 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 52,737 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 52,737 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 50,084 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 50,084 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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W46 WKE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W46 WKE, 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 W46 WKE registered?

W46 WKE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 March 2000.

Is W46 WKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W46 WKE shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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