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W597 KDX

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

172,623 mi
Last recorded172,623 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW597 KDX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 172,623 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2025 172,618 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 169,308 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 164,838 miles

General underbody condition poor

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 159,532 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 149,791 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 143,711 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 142,803 miles

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

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

Offside Front Swival joint leaking

Pass 6 Sep 2016 131,396 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 123,223 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 119,187 miles

Hand brake travell high

Nearside front wheel bearing slight noise

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 119,171 miles

Offside Outer Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Hand brake travell high

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

Nearside front wheel bearing slight noise

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 111,527 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

rear cross member corroded

slight play in osf wheel bearing

window screen chipped

wipers poor condsion

Fail 14 Jun 2013 111,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

rear brake pipes corroded

rear cross member corroded

slight play in osf wheel bearing

window screen chipped

wipers poor condsion

Pass 23 Jun 2012 97,938 miles

front radius arm bushes worn

screen chipped

Pass 14 Jun 2011 95,290 miles

ADVISE - STEERING BOX DAMP - O/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT AND DEEPLY CUT - REAR SHOCK BUSHES WORN

Fail 14 Jun 2011 95,290 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ADVISE - STEERING BOX DAMP - O/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT AND DEEPLY CUT - REAR SHOCK BUSHES WORN

Pass 2 Jul 2010 91,728 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 84,319 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 84,319 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 77,805 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 71,176 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 65,410 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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W597 KDX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 W597 KDX, 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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W597 KDX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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