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W564 RKS

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

264,084 mi
Last recorded264,084 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW564 RKS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 264,084 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside rear and offside rear ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front universal joint on front shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear axle upper A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 264,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside rear and offside rear ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front universal joint on front shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear axle upper A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 261,935 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear axle upper A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 261,935 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear axle upper A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 261,908 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth and clutch pedal rubber missing (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s door pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s door pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Driver's door hinge insecure check strap (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead foot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended stalk buckle (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre body crossmember (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead foot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead to chassis mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges main wiring loom in chassis (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre body crossmember (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail prop front uj (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

ALL doors corroded frames

Front body and bumper damage

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear side step loose rusted

Pass 26 Sep 2022 250,440 miles

Central Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front 1x hub to disc retaining bolt missing

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Hub to disc retaining bolts missing, hub modified

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Bottom of steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 250,437 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated Leak from calliper or oil seal (1.1.14 (b))

Central Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Bottom of steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 236,627 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front tie Rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH Front tie Rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 236,626 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose Front prop loose on rear flange (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Panhard Rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front tie Rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH Front tie Rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 223,918 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 223,917 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission Swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Tie rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Tie rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Panhard Rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 213,887 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 213,887 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel tank insecure tank cradle severely corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie rod bolt loose and bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 203,475 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 203,475 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 194,884 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 184,758 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 184,758 miles

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

Front propshaft u/j worn

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 196,522 miles

Nearside door pillar corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2014 167,027 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 150,423 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 150,385 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2012 129,908 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 129,908 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 109,218 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 91,215 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 91,215 miles

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

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 67,435 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 62,376 miles

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

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

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

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

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

steering damper has a slightly worn rubber bush

Pass 23 May 2007 54,786 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 49,861 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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W564 RKS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 W564 RKS, 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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W564 RKS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 June 2000.

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