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W149 ONU

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,709 mi
Last recorded85,709 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW149 ONU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2026 85,709 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting footwell marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Axle rear A frame & Fulcrum (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both side sub frame has hole near tow bar also marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell strong advice to remove carpet to invistigate further (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

general corrosion underbody seal used difficult to assets for rust

Pass 28 Jul 2025 84,634 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general under body corrosion

previous welding repairs

Fail 2 Jun 2025 84,600 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

REAR TANK GUARD CORRODED

Pass 14 Jun 2024 82,938 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 82,429 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play as marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm as marked (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 82,033 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play as marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 82,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play as marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 May 2022 81,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at body mounting near front suspension arm rear mounting corrosion in several areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded steering box pipe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 81,455 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 80,827 miles

Nearside Front outrigger under floor corroded

general condition underside is corroding

slight play in nearside drag link end

Fail 1 Jun 2020 80,824 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front outrigger under floor corroded

general condition underside is corroding

slight play in nearside drag link end

Pass 24 May 2019 79,397 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 75,954 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 73,762 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 73,761 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 70,199 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 70,169 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 68,526 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 68,526 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 66,944 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 64,190 miles

slight perishing of all four tyres

Pass 24 May 2012 60,568 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2011 55,585 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 May 2010 52,293 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 48,952 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 45,731 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 42,379 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 38,739 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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W149 ONU is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W149 ONU, 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 W149 ONU registered?

W149 ONU is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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