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N123 WSH

2000 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

163,628 mi
Last recorded163,628 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 WSH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 163,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 162,095 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 159,849 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 158,141 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 146,246 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 139,126 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 138,727 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 138,727 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 138,716 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 135,841 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 130,521 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 3 Sep 2012 120,936 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 120,936 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 114,186 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

STEERING DROP ARM JOINT DUST COVER SPLIT

Pass 10 Sep 2010 106,737 miles

o/s/r inner brake disc scored

Fail 9 Sep 2010 106,737 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

o/s/r inner brake disc scored

Pass 9 Sep 2009 92,217 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 92,216 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 78,897 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 78,897 miles

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front prop shaft u/j worn

steering damper eye bush worn

Pass 30 Aug 2007 60,123 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 60,122 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f radius rod bush starting to break away

o/s/r brake pipe showing signs of corrosion n/s/f brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

steering damper bush worn

Pass 5 Sep 2006 46,425 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 33,952 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

steering damper eyelet bush has slight play

Pass 23 Aug 2005 33,952 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

steering damper eyelet bush has slight play

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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N123 WSH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N123 WSH, 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 N123 WSH registered?

N123 WSH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 September 2000.

Is N123 WSH safe to buy?

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