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W617 PBD

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

112,595 mi
Last recorded112,595 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW617 PBD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 112,595 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 112,442 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 112,279 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 112,186 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 112,180 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 112,064 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 111,248 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 109,229 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 109,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 106,911 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 104,076 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 101,352 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 101,313 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 20 Oct 2014 99,659 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 97,755 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 93,843 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 90,174 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 90,023 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 86,971 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 844,027 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 77,431 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 67,181 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 22 Feb 2008 67,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 54,207 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 54,204 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 44,308 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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W617 PBD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 W617 PBD, 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 W617 PBD registered?

W617 PBD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W617 PBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W617 PBD shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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