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W476 KKS

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

4,399 mi
Last recorded4,399 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW476 KKS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 4,399 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 4,399 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 1,008 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 4,399 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 4,399 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 547 miles

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 546 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached bump stop loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 229 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 183,332 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 182,656 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 182,656 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 181,817 miles

Nearside Front hub oil seal leaking

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper top shocker bush worn

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 173,014 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 173,013 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 10 Dec 2016 172,956 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

clutch anti-slip missing

n/s/f floor pan corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2016 168,056 miles

oil leaks

Fail 9 Jan 2016 167,884 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt prop to rear axle (2.4.G.4c)

oil leaks

Pass 10 Jan 2015 154,540 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2014 154,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 139,249 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 139,249 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 121,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2012 121,970 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust corroded

washers frozen

Pass 6 Dec 2011 110,897 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 110,897 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 94,236 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Dec 2010 94,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 85,327 miles

play in steering damper bush

Fail 19 Nov 2009 85,217 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

play in steering damper bush

Pass 21 Nov 2008 75,692 miles

rear ceoss member corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2007 65,957 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 63,861 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 62,467 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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W476 KKS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W476 KKS, 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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W476 KKS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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