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W461 ODV

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

172,495 mi
Last recorded172,495 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW461 ODV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 172,495 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 169,897 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 167,056 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 166,966 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 163,348 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 159,922 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 159,911 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 157,317 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 155,136 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 152,499 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 149,136 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 149,129 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement at axle (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at tie bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement at axle (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 146,048 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 143,202 miles

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

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

n/s/f driveshaft sphere leaking

oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2015 143,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock turret (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f driveshaft sphere leaking

oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2014 137,844 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f driveshaft sphere leaking

Fail 17 Sep 2014 137,844 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f driveshaft sphere leaking

Pass 23 Sep 2013 132,930 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 125,824 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 118,603 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 112,692 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 106,405 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 106,405 miles

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

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

small diesel leak pos fuel regulater

Pass 9 Mar 2009 103,194 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 103,194 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Steering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 972,892 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 972,888 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 85,975 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 85,975 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 69,934 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 69,934 miles

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Offside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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W461 ODV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 W461 ODV, 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 W461 ODV registered?

W461 ODV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W461 ODV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W461 ODV shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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