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W485 KPD

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

120,382 mi
Last recorded120,382 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW485 KPD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 120,382 miles

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

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

offside rear hub oil seal leaking

Pass 25 Mar 2017 116,475 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 116,355 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm balljoint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 112,495 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 108,868 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 105,738 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 24 May 2013 102,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2012 99,848 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 99,848 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 96,673 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 93,216 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 85,323 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 77,211 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2007 67,011 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 55,180 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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W485 KPD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 W485 KPD, 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 W485 KPD registered?

W485 KPD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W485 KPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W485 KPD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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