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W81 RKJ

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,910 mi
Last recorded123,910 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW81 RKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 123,910 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 123,897 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 123,637 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 123,627 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 123,617 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 123,213 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 123,213 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 121,841 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 121,840 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 120,423 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 118,693 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 118,029 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 117,058 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 116,301 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 112,420 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 109,070 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 105,564 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 103,952 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 103,559 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 92,265 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 777,714 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)

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

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall cut

rust powder from o/s/f suspension bolt

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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W81 RKJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 W81 RKJ, 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

How do I check the history of W81 RKJ?

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What year was W81 RKJ registered?

W81 RKJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 March 2000.

Is W81 RKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W81 RKJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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