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W661 ULM

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

186,329 mi
Last recorded186,329 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 186,329 miles

Front N/S + O/S - Foot Well Area Corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Diff Mounting Ball Joint Arm Has Slight Play + Rubber Deterioated

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 23 Sep 2021 188,669 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Jul 2020 166,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/S + O/S (5.3.2 (c))

rear seat not presented at the time of test

Pass 2 Nov 2018 152,052 miles

Front Number Plate Damaged Not Likely To Be Misread

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All ()

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/S + O/S (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 152,051 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play N/S + O/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Number Plate Damaged Not Likely To Be Misread

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All ()

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/S + O/S (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 151,930 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible BROKEN (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 142,126 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 134,121 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 134,007 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 134,007 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 127,759 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 123,497 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 123,497 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate damaged

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 119,515 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 115,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 23 Mar 2011 112,543 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 112,543 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 106,585 miles

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

cluch pedal anti-slip missing

slight oil leak from o/s swivel joint

Fail 12 Mar 2010 106,583 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

cluch pedal anti-slip missing

slight oil leak from o/s swivel joint

Pass 17 Mar 2009 101,086 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 96,270 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 84,768 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 73,200 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 ULM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ULM, 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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W661 ULM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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