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W908 KRP

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

69,858 mi
Last recorded69,858 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW908 KRP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 69,858 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 58,918 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 52,068 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 51,704 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 51,704 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 51,225 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 50,296 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 49,125 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 49,125 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 47,255 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 47,255 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 44,973 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 44,973 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 42,372 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 42,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 39,911 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 39,911 miles

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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W908 KRP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 W908 KRP, 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 W908 KRP registered?

W908 KRP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 April 2000.

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