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N666 NAL

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

161,206 mi
Last recorded161,206 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN666 NAL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 161,206 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 156,126 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 151,364 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 149,404 miles

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

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

Offside chassis leg corroded.

Play in nearside drag link end.

Pass 15 Aug 2022 146,434 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 141,609 miles

Both rear upper shockabsorber bushes play.

Pass 7 Aug 2020 135,538 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 130,848 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 126,998 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 126,998 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door aperture (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near tow bar mount and body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door aperture (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced box section near tow bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near tow bar mount and body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 122,422 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked on side walls

Fail 10 Aug 2017 122,422 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracked on side walls

Pass 25 Aug 2016 118,404 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 114,395 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 109,883 miles

Nearside rear door difficult to open.

offside front bearing play.

Pass 29 Aug 2013 105,318 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 105,227 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 100,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

general underside age related surface corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2011 98,181 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 95,329 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

O/S/REAR TYRE POOR CONDITION AND LOW

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 91,590 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 88,702 miles

CENTRE STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

O/S/REAR TYRE POOR CONDITION

Pass 5 Sep 2007 85,072 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 77,418 miles

O/S/FRONT TOP DOOR HINGE BROKEN

Pass 11 Jul 2005 64,286 miles

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

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

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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N666 NAL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 N666 NAL, 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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N666 NAL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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