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W82 RKJ

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

84,889 mi
Last recorded84,889 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW82 RKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 84,889 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front bumper and nearside front wing damaged

general corrosion to underside

nearside doorstep corroded and insecure

rear chassis cross member corroding

reverse light not working

Fail 19 Sep 2025 84,889 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front bumper and nearside front wing damaged

general corrosion to underside

nearside doorstep corroded and insecure

rear chassis cross member corroding

reverse light not working

Pass 1 Oct 2024 84,398 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front bumper damaged and corroded

general corrosion to underside

nearside front wing damaged

offside front door check strap insecure

rear chassis cross member corroding

reverse light not working

Pass 8 Sep 2023 82,555 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion to underside

offside front door check strap insecure

rear chassis cross member corroding

Fail 7 Sep 2023 82,555 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion to underside

offside front door check strap insecure

rear chassis cross member corroding

Fail 31 Oct 2020 82,392 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

offside door check strap broken

rear chassis cross member corroded

windscreen scratched

Pass 27 Apr 2019 85,177 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general corrosion to underside

windscreen scratched

Pass 5 May 2018 82,035 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

windscreen scratched

Pass 29 Apr 2017 80,992 miles

windscreen scratched

Pass 30 Apr 2016 80,797 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2015 80,379 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

WINDSCREEN SCRATCHED

Pass 6 May 2014 77,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

WINDSCREEN SCRATCHED

Fail 26 Apr 2014 77,769 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

WINDSCREEN SCRATCHED

Pass 27 Apr 2013 75,151 miles

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

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering drop arm

Pass 21 Apr 2012 73,988 miles

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED/SCRATCHED

Fail 23 Apr 2011 72,365 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

Oil leak

WINDSCREEN SCRATCHED

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 72,365 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

Oil leak

WINDSCREEN SCRATCHED

Pass 17 Apr 2010 71,389 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW AND STARTING TO PERISH

WINDSCREEN SCRATCHED

Pass 25 Apr 2009 69,376 miles

Oil leak

SLIGHT LEAK FROM O/S/F HUB

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 12 Apr 2008 65,241 miles

Oil leak

SLIGHT LEAK FROM O/S/F HUB SEAL

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 27 Apr 2007 61,235 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW AND SMALL CUT ON INNER SIDEWALL

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 4 May 2006 55,426 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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W82 RKJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 W82 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.

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What year was W82 RKJ registered?

W82 RKJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W82 RKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W82 RKJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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