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W661 PES

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

92,122 mi
Last recorded92,122 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW661 PES
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 92,122 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 92,122 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 90,735 miles

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))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 89,757 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 88,155 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 88,155 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 85,949 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 85,942 miles

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))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 84,226 miles

slight play rear prop shaft uj

Pass 10 Mar 2020 81,609 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 78,922 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear joint on rear prop shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 78,922 miles

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))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 76,571 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 73,367 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2016 70,066 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 70,066 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 68,436 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 68,436 miles

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 66,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 64,315 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 61,423 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 58,526 miles

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

offside front brake disc corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2011 58,517 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 55,607 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 52,001 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 49,035 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 43,899 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 43,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 37,719 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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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.

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The MOT history for W661 PES 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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