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W486 PBN

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,546 mi
Last recorded138,546 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW486 PBN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 138,546 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 133,342 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 130,896 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 129,189 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 129,085 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear seats not erected at time of test

Fail 29 Mar 2022 129,085 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear seats not erected at time of test

Pass 11 Nov 2020 127,409 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 127,407 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 125,001 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 122,851 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker turret (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s side step corroded

Fail 1 May 2018 122,851 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker turret (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s side step corroded

Pass 4 May 2017 121,066 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

heavy build of under seal on under side

Fail 4 May 2017 121,066 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

heavy build of under seal on under side

Pass 5 May 2016 118,615 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2016 118,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 116,761 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

all brake pipes coated in grease not allowing inspection

Pass 23 Apr 2014 114,960 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 May 2013 113,739 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 111,705 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 110,741 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 108,779 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 105,893 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 100,896 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 98,650 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 93,977 miles

steering box drop arm ball joint worn

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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W486 PBN is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W486 PBN, 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 W486 PBN registered?

W486 PBN is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 March 2000.

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