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W161 NTG

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

165,358 mi
Last recorded165,358 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 NTG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 165,358 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 165,322 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated hub leaking oil on to brake disc (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 161,157 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 158,530 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre fitted incorrectly.[inside marking on the outside]

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorber covers corroded away

Pass 26 Apr 2019 157,160 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front out rigger holed by corrosion

Nearside Rear cross member holed by corrosion

Offside Rear axle bump stop not fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2019 157,096 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front out rigger holed by corrosion

Nearside Rear cross member holed by corrosion

Offside Rear axle bump stop not fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2018 153,705 miles

Central cross member advanced corrosion

Fail 18 Apr 2018 153,688 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner chassis (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer chassis (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens damaged (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central cross member advanced corrosion

Offside Front body out rigger holed by corrosion

Pass 2 May 2017 151,175 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 151,169 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 146,122 miles

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

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Fail 4 May 2016 146,089 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Pass 7 May 2015 143,338 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 143,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear suspension dust covers corroded

slight free play detected at the steering wheel

Pass 22 Mar 2014 136,626 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear registration light getting dull.

slight free play detected at the steering wheel.

Fail 21 Mar 2014 136,624 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear registration light getting dull.

Pass 30 Jan 2013 128,400 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 128,400 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 118,228 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 109,182 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 109,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 100,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 100,828 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 95,160 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 88,933 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 80,989 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 80,987 miles

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 72,523 miles

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

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

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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W161 NTG is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 W161 NTG, 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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W161 NTG is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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