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W591 NES

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

97,300 mi
Last recorded97,300 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW591 NES
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 97,300 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 97,266 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Above axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Emissions not tested clouds of black smoke emitted on acceleration (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose forward flange (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward of wheel (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt behind wheel (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive belt damaged

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

New PAS belt fouling on engine

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 91,035 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 91,035 miles

Offside Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 83,167 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 79,251 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 79,231 miles

Shock absorber detached both front shock turrets rusted away and broken (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2016 78,506 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 78,506 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 783,969 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 783,969 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 74,497 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 69,011 miles

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

Vehicle underside dirty

Fail 10 Jun 2013 69,011 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle underside dirty

Pass 1 Mar 2012 66,268 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 93,964 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 57,725 miles

Brake pipes at rear starting to corrode

Fail 25 Feb 2009 57,725 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipes at rear starting to corrode

Fail 20 Dec 2007 53,017 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 53,017 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 45,018 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 44,993 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 38,305 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 38,298 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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W591 NES is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W591 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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W591 NES is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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