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W541 PBN

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,815 mi
Last recorded178,815 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW541 PBN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 178,815 miles

Central Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt From Steering Box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 177,672 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 177,077 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2020 177,073 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated by body mounting point (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated by body mounting point (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2016 177,015 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Bulkhead corroded in several areas.

Cuts in offside front and offside rear tyre outer sidewalls but not exposing cords.

Exhaust system touching chassis

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 176,973 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Central Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Bulkhead corroded in several areas.

Cuts in offside front and offside rear tyre outer sidewalls but not exposing cords.

Exhaust system touching chassis

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 175,710 miles

rear brake discs corroded

rear diff leaking

steering arm ball joint cover split from steering box

Fail 22 Oct 2015

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear bracket broke (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member in several places (6.6.6)

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both rear upper (2.7.4)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front chassis rail outriggers (2.4.A.3)

both chassis rails slightly corroded

bulk head area slightly corroded in several places

front number plate slightly damaged

oil leak

oil leak

rear differential damp

Pass 28 Nov 2014 171,455 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

high level brake light inop

nearside and offside floor areas have corrosion but not in structural areas

Fail 21 Nov 2014 171,305 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

high level brake light inop

Pass 20 Nov 2013 164,374 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 155,092 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 149,919 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 149,909 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 143,313 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 135,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 129,401 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 126,901 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 122,157 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 122,157 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 118,149 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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W541 PBN is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W541 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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W541 PBN is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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