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W851 ULM

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

107,009 mi
Last recorded107,009 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW851 ULM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 107,009 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 106,384 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 104,226 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 102,473 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 100,100 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 99,261 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 98,072 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 95,333 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 92,947 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chip in windscreen

Pass 7 Jun 2017 89,030 miles

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

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Jun 2016 86,307 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 83,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 81,004 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 76,299 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 72,673 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 68,777 miles

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

stone chip in off side front headlamp (not effecting beam pattern)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 64,907 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 64,907 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 58,729 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 54,625 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 49,582 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 41,836 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 41,746 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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W851 ULM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 W851 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W851 ULM?

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What year was W851 ULM registered?

W851 ULM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 July 2000.

Is W851 ULM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W851 ULM shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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