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H13 NBS

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

127,779 mi
Last recorded127,779 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH13 NBS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 127,779 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis starting to corrode (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting valance starting to corrode (6.1.6 (i) (i))

side steps corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2024 127,182 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 127,178 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corroded cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 126,676 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 126,676 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 126,097 miles

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated centre suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 126,033 miles

Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated above axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 125,182 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and cross member thin (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 125,182 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and cross member thin (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 123,669 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 123,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 122,523 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 120,875 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 120,855 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2017 118,487 miles

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

Rear cross member slightly corroded

Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 116,357 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 115,419 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 114,206 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 109,601 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 109,601 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 103,295 miles

between center and rear section of exhaust is cracked and blowing

front brake pads are wearing low

n/s/r tyre has deep cuts to inner side wall but no ply or cords showing

slight play in both the steering damper bushes

steering box is weeping oil

Pass 4 Jun 2009 99,979 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/rear cross member rusty

steering damper bushes worn

Pass 11 Jun 2008 88,852 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 75,612 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 66,693 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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H13 NBS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 H13 NBS, 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 H13 NBS registered?

H13 NBS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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