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W492 KLS

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

218,237 mi
Last recorded218,237 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW492 KLS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 218,237 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 216,360 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 215,561 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 213,549 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 203,380 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 178,950 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 163,629 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 155,579 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Oct 2017 155,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing Lower pin (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure Head light aim also to high (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Trailing arm to chassis mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Clasp also damaged (5.2.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear steering arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Both N/S and O/S chassis legs (6.6.6)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Radius arm to axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

underside of vehicle is corroded/rusty

Pass 23 Jun 2016 150,278 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play swivel hsng (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 150,277 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by tie bar bracket (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 146,624 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 146,623 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 141,542 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both seat cushions in poor condition

Fail 9 Apr 2014 141,540 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both seat cushions in poor condition

Pass 16 May 2013 136,510 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s/f swivel housing oil leak

power steering moans on operation

Fail 2 May 2013 136,147 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s/f swivel housing oil leak

power steering moans on operation

Pass 2 May 2012 130,921 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2012 130,918 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 124,507 miles

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

drivers seat cushion collapsing

n/s seat belt webbing slightly damaged

Fail 11 Apr 2011 124,505 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

drivers seat cushion collapsing

n/s seat belt webbing slightly damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2010 118,517 miles

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

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

rear brake imbalance 35%

uj worn on front propshaft

Fail 11 Feb 2010 117,652 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

both swivel pin housings leaking oil

Pass 10 Feb 2009 111,025 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2009 111,025 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 104,281 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 104,272 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 100,164 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 10,016 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006

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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W492 KLS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 W492 KLS, 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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W492 KLS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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