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W883 SKE

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

47,355 mi
Last recorded47,355 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW883 SKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 47,355 miles

Front axle swivel hubs slightly leaking

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 47,330 miles

Both front swivel hubs weeping oil slightly

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear axle brake pipe corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion on underwing pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under wing brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Case broken (7.1.2 (d))

Steering box has seepage Oil leaking from steering box. (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 47,294 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion starting on rear axle metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion starting on under wing metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Slight fluid leak on swivel hub seal

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion starting on under wing metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Slight fluid leak on swivel hub seal

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Buckle casing cracked/distorted (7.1.2 (d))

Steering box has seepage Slight fluid leak from power steering box (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 47,075 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion and grease on rear axle metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Slight fluid leak on swivel hub seal

Offside Front Slight fluid leak on swivel hub seal

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Centre row offside seat belt buckle plastic casing slightly damaged/distorted (7.1.2 (d))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight fluid leak from steering box seal (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 46,930 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear axle brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Handbrake travel close to maximum.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box. (2.1.5 (a))

Slight leak on both front axle hub/swivel seals.

Fail 16 Mar 2022 46,924 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear axle brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Handbrake travel close to maximum.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box. (2.1.5 (a))

Slight leak on both front axle hub/swivel seals.

Pass 17 Mar 2021 46,630 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion starting on rear axle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Handbrake travel close to maximum

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box oil leak (2.1.5 (a))

Slight leak on both front axle hub/swivel seals

Fail 17 Mar 2021 46,630 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion starting on rear axle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Handbrake travel close to maximum

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box oil leak (2.1.5 (a))

Slight leak on both front axle hub/swivel seals

Pass 16 Mar 2020 46,345 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 45,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

headlamp switch slightly l oose

o/s rear wing damaged no sharp edges

windscreen washers weak

Pass 16 Mar 2018 45,465 miles

Oil leak ()

footbrake travel

o/s rear body corner damaged no sharp edges

Pass 16 Mar 2017 44,320 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

o/s front shock dust cover corroded

slight oil leak n/s front hub

Pass 11 Mar 2016 43,762 miles

front wiper blades det

slight leak n/s front hub

slight transmission oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2015 42,957 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 42,062 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 41,389 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 40,031 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 40,031 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 38,740 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 36,640 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 36,640 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 34,893 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 32,933 miles

slight dampness round n/s/f hub sill

washers slightly poor

Pass 12 Mar 2007 31,746 miles

major oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2006 29,379 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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W883 SKE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 W883 SKE, 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 W883 SKE registered?

W883 SKE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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