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W549 NES

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,017 mi
Last recorded121,017 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW549 NES
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 15 May 2019 121,017 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 114,700 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 107,446 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 102,738 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 100,875 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 94,120 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 87,149 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 81,671 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 760,502 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 67,208 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 601,066 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 51,973 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 440,832 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 36,915 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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W549 NES is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W549 NES, 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 W549 NES registered?

W549 NES is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 March 2000.

Is W549 NES safe to buy?

The MOT history for W549 NES shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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