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W491 PBN

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

175,088 mi
Last recorded175,088 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW491 PBN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 175,088 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 171,761 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 168,307 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 163,905 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 158,504 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 154,845 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 154,834 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 150,203 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 144,969 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 137,739 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 137,734 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 130,313 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 125,292 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chip in zone b (8.3.1d)

rear seats folded

Pass 29 Dec 2014 115,162 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 103,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 93,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 81,289 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 68,090 miles

exhaust system rusted

o/s/r bump stop missing

surface rust on brake pipes

chips on windscreen

Pass 27 May 2009 59,877 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 58,065 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 56,148 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 49,373 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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W491 PBN is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W491 PBN registered?

W491 PBN is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 March 2000.

Is W491 PBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W491 PBN shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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