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W93 KHW

2000 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

176,450 mi
Last recorded176,450 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW93 KHW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 176,450 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 173,521 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 170,861 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 165,746 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 164,310 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 160,932 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 158,366 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 153,903 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 147,402 miles

Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 140,187 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 131,770 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 122,443 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 114,370 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 104,899 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 95,415 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 84,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 84,582 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 75,607 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 75,607 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 66,150 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front prop rear u/j has slight play

handbrake cable requires adjustment

Pass 30 Jun 2008 66,150 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front prop rear u/j has slight play

handbrake cable requires adjustment

Pass 30 Apr 2007 59,382 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 59,382 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 52,374 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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W93 KHW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W93 KHW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W93 KHW registered?

W93 KHW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 August 2000.

Is W93 KHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W93 KHW shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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