CarVerify

Free Car Check

W491 NNT

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

181,221 mi
Last recorded181,221 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW491 NNT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 181,221 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 181,201 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 180,691 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 177,698 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 174,682 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 171,397 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 167,123 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 167,123 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 162,732 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 156,388 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 150,474 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 144,685 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 138,494 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 131,278 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 123,248 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 113,541 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 102,959 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 92,731 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 81,903 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 73,112 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 62,840 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 62,840 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 54,325 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W491 NNT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W491 NNT, 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

How do I check the history of W491 NNT?

You can check the full history of W491 NNT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W491 NNT registered?

W491 NNT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is W491 NNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W491 NNT shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W491 NNT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W491 NNT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.