MOT Status
ValidMileage
92,122 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount, axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
n/s step mount corroded
rear axle corroded
rear axle corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached turret corroded (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount, axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
n/s step mount corroded
rear axle corroded
rear axle corroded
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
slight play rear prop shaft uj
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear joint on rear prop shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear joint on rear prop shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))
engine covers fitted
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
front spot on o/s not working
front swivels leaking grease
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded union (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
front spot on o/s not working
front swivels leaking grease
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 Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
offside front brake disc corroded
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside front brake disc corroded
rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W661 PES is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue 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 W661 PES, 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 W661 PES registered?
W661 PES is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 April 2000.
Is W661 PES safe to buy?
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