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W702 WKJ

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

110,836 mi
Last recorded110,836 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW702 WKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 110,836 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Swing Arm to diff (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 110,196 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 110,196 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 109,748 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 109,595 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 109,592 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 109,591 miles

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system metal pipe along o/s chassis (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2020 108,980 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 107,366 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 106,987 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 103,414 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 99,139 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 96,330 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 92,282 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 892,247 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Apr 2010 79,639 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 May 2009 76,585 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 72,416 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 64,955 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 57,157 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 57,157 miles

Nearside Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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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W702 WKJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W702 WKJ, 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 W702 WKJ registered?

W702 WKJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W702 WKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W702 WKJ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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