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W547 RKK

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,649 mi
Last recorded80,649 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW547 RKK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 80,649 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both upper and lower bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 80,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (both inners) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear shock top bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear shock top bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 79,540 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion to chassis

rear cross member corroded

Fail 9 May 2023 79,540 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion to chassis

rear cross member corroded

Pass 10 May 2022 78,833 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top and bottom (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top and bottom (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 78,823 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top and bottom (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top and bottom (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to chassis

Pass 10 May 2021 78,282 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

suspension , steering components corroded

underside corroded

Pass 19 May 2020 77,795 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 May 2020 77,795 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 76,647 miles

general underside surface corrrosion

slight damage to front registration plate

Pass 22 May 2018 75,337 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2018 75,357 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 73,544 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre side wall cut

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner swivel seal damp with oil

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 73,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre side wall cut

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded between calliper and hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner swivel seal damp with oil

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 72,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 69,729 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)

chips in windscreen

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

offside rear tyre on 3mm and has a cut in the tread

Fail 20 May 2015 69,723 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

chips in windscreen

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

offside rear tyre on 3mm and has a cut in the tread

Pass 15 May 2014 67,471 miles

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

Centre Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2013 65,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2012 61,380 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2011 57,572 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight oil leak from rear diff area

Pass 21 May 2010 53,423 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 49,158 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Fail 22 May 2009 49,156 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak from rear

front number plate cracked

Pass 23 May 2008 45,100 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Fail 22 May 2008 45,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside 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)

front number plate cracked

both front propshaaft u/js have excessive wear

Pass 4 Jun 2007 41,216 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no-plate slightly cracked

offside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 25 May 2006 37,020 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers starting to smear

nearside rear indicator full of condensation

Pass 25 May 2005 32,487 miles
Fail 25 May 2005 32,487 miles

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

Offside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre has nail in it

offside front steering damper bush has slight wear

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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W547 RKK is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W547 RKK, 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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W547 RKK is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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