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A14 NGU

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

175,454 mi
Last recorded175,454 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 NGU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 175,454 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 172,688 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 169,986 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 166,308 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 163,087 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 159,787 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 154,345 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 149,287 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 144,297 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 139,853 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 137,204 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 132,595 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 130,502 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 126,571 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 120,665 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 112,792 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 105,926 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2009 105,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2008 95,124 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 95,124 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 85,261 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 65,425 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2005 65,296 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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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A14 NGU is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 A14 NGU, 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 A14 NGU registered?

A14 NGU is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 September 2000.

Is A14 NGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 NGU shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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