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W561 NES

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

192,480 mi
Last recorded192,480 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW561 NES
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 192,480 miles

Nearside Rear Upper play axle support bushes

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper axle support bushes

Pass 16 Jun 2025 184,093 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 178,792 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 170,237 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

reverse light not working.

Pass 29 Nov 2022 160,227 miles

Nearside underside battery tray floor corroding and rusting.

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 160,222 miles

Offside 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))

Offside Track rod 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 underside battery tray floor corroding and rusting.

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 149,630 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 149,625 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated bulkhead - mounting point (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated bulkhead - mounting point (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 142,695 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 137,398 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 136,618 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 135,341 miles

Body has slight corrosion floor soft but not holed (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 134,195 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 131,808 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 128,427 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 124,340 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 124,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 120,449 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 114,051 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 114,046 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 109,372 miles

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

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

both wiper rubbers slightly splite

Pass 18 Jun 2009 100,287 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

n/s wiper rubber torn

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2009 100,287 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

n/s wiper rubber torn

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2008 99,346 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 99,346 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 91,274 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 91,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

REAR P/SHAFT ,REAR U/J WORN

STEERING DAMPER BUSH DETERATED

Pass 6 Mar 2006 81,897 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 81,897 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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W561 NES is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 W561 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.

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What year was W561 NES registered?

W561 NES is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W561 NES shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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