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W719 RKL

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

178,572 mi
Last recorded178,572 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW719 RKL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 178,572 miles

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

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 177,010 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 172,488 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 167,648 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 164,046 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 161,068 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 158,830 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 155,513 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 152,044 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 147,268 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 131,952 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 128,479 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 120,326 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 123,026 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 117,705 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 117,705 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 111,454 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 111,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 104,137 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 96,474 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 88,777 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 81,822 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 81,822 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 73,333 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 63,612 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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W719 RKL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 W719 RKL, 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 W719 RKL registered?

W719 RKL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 July 2000.

Is W719 RKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W719 RKL shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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