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W912 SKE

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW912 SKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2026

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated Hub seal leaking. (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 'A' frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 155,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 7.50 16 avon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear cross member in front of rear wheels (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security behind wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front some corrosion inner arch

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear cross member in front of rear wheels (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security behind wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front some corrosion inner arch

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 149,135 miles

Central Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play diff mount ball joint gaiter split (2.5.A.3b)

Front Oil leak diff pinion oil seal oil coated

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion door shut panel around seat belt mount rusty (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion body mount panel rusty (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing oil coated (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play on steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail a round outrigger area rusty (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured lens discoloured white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion door shut panel around seat belt mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak transfer box oil coated

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis ladder surface rust (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 142,798 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 142,798 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty jammed (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 133,503 miles

both rear shock absorbers, rubber bushes are worn and have slight play

Fail 5 Feb 2016 133,503 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

both rear shock absorbers, rubber bushes are worn and have slight play

Pass 2 Mar 2015 123,587 miles

some corrosion rear cross member/seat belt mounts in front of rear axle

Pass 7 Feb 2014 114,638 miles

some corrosion centre/rear cross member

Pass 6 Feb 2013 108,701 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 108,701 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 101,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 101,055 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

stop lights not working on towing light socket.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 92,915 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 92,914 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 80,676 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 80,676 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 73,824 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear fog lamp lens broken no white light to rear

Pass 4 Mar 2009 73,824 miles

rear fog lamp lens broken no white light to rear

Pass 4 Mar 2008 68,284 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 68,284 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 64,772 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 59,140 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 59,122 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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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W912 SKE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 W912 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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W912 SKE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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