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W603 KNP

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,681 mi
Last recorded118,681 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW603 KNP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 118,681 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 118,681 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 116,521 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 112,434 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 107,015 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 99,137 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 92,715 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 84,562 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 84,561 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 71,163 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 64,515 miles

rear number plate faded//

Fail 20 Feb 2008 64,515 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

rear number plate faded//

Pass 26 Feb 2007 50,333 miles

front brake pads worn too limits//

Pass 27 Feb 2006 33,405 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 33,405 miles

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

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

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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W603 KNP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W603 KNP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W603 KNP registered?

W603 KNP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W603 KNP safe to buy?

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