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W893 SKE

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

200,123 mi
Last recorded200,123 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW893 SKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 200,123 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2026 200,123 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 193,752 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 193,751 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 185,351 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 176,739 miles

both front tyres are getting low on tread

oil leaks

osf seat belt damaged due to being shut in the door lock

osr drop link worn

rear dampers weeping and bushes worn

Pass 16 Aug 2022 167,946 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 167,946 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 163,120 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 163,118 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Lamp is also loose (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 154,904 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 154,872 miles

Front Flexi hoses rubbing front tyres on lock

Fail 26 Sep 2019 154,858 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside 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))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Flexi hoses rubbing front tyres on lock

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 154,832 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced b post holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength SHOCKER TURRET (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced b post holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated (4.11 (b) (ii))

Passenger's seat insecure MID X3 (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BUMP STOPS MISSING

DIFF LEAKING

Electrical wiring insecure LIGHT SWITCH (4.11 (a) (i))

HEADS DIM

MID BELTS NOT TESTED

N/S/F SEAT BELT DAMAGED

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES WEAK

SOME RUST BY REAR SEAT BELT FIXINGS

VERY ADVANCED CORROSION THOUGHOUT

Pass 3 Aug 2017 150,420 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt both sides (5.2.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 150,323 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm boot (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting dhassis leg (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt both sides (5.2.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 140,586 miles

Centre brake light not working

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear seat belt stalk cover missing

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

rear differential leaking

Fail 15 Jul 2016 140,586 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm joint (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember and chassis rails (6.6.6)

Centre brake light not working

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear seat belt stalk cover missing

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

rear differential leaking

Pass 27 Nov 2014 131,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 131,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 124,407 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 124,405 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 118,360 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

smoke emissions not recorded. Low smoke output

Pass 15 Nov 2011 115,755 miles

Front brake discs worn

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 115,749 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Front brake discs worn

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear door folding step insecure

Pass 23 Nov 2010 111,614 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 104,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 100,293 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 93,232 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 82,803 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 73,179 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 73,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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W893 SKE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W893 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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W893 SKE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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