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W708 WKJ

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,700 mi
Last recorded161,700 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW708 WKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 161,700 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 157,154 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central exhaust box corroded

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

Nearside Rear chassis corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2025 157,150 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter corroded (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central exhaust box corroded

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

Nearside Rear chassis corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2024 149,969 miles

Nearside Front swivel hub assembly damp with oil

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre wall worn inside

Fail 1 Aug 2024 149,965 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front swivel hub assembly damp with oil

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre wall worn inside

Pass 3 Aug 2023 142,275 miles

Offside Rear tyre wall worn on inside

Fail 13 Jul 2023 142,273 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger multiple holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger multiple holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x member multiple holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre wall worn

brake pipes coated in grease/waxoyl

Pass 11 Jul 2022 132,233 miles

Central exhaust bracket corroded thin

Front brake pipes greased

Offside Rear tyre wall worn from being rubbed but not exposing cords

Rear x member corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2022 132,231 miles

Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Central exhaust bracket corroded thin

Front brake pipes greased

Offside Rear tyre wall worn from being rubbed but not exposing cords

Rear x member corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2021 117,012 miles

Offside Rear tyre inside wall heavily worn (no cords exposed)

Rear chassis x member corroded (not holed)

Fail 16 Jul 2021 117,011 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre inside wall heavily worn (no cords exposed)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear chassis x member corroded (not holed)

Pass 21 Jul 2020 106,852 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various areas underside of vehicle corroded, rear cross member/ chassis

Fail 16 Jul 2020 106,842 miles

Central Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated park brake ( Oil leaking ) (1.1.13 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested switch not operating (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drag link end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drag link end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various areas underside of vehicle corroded, rear cross member/ chassis

Pass 29 Jul 2019 98,350 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 98,344 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front no coolant in header tank

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 93,930 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 93,918 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 92,004 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 88,041 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 86,191 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 79,982 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r and o/s/r brake disc poor condition

Fail 28 Apr 2014 79,981 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r and o/s/r brake disc poor condition

Pass 17 Jul 2013 79,659 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 79,649 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 78,845 miles

unable to check rear 4 seats and belts as they are fixed in stowed position

Fail 10 Jul 2012 78,845 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

unable to check rear 4 seats and belts as they are fixed in stowed position

Pass 11 Jul 2011 76,242 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 72,000 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 62,628 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

if rear ladder fitted would obscure no plate

wiper blades perishing

Pass 20 Jun 2008 58,072 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 47,476 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 47,362 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 43,540 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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W708 WKJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W708 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.

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W708 WKJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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