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S9 NFW

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

50,536 mi
Last recorded50,536 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS9 NFW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 50,536 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 50,536 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 49,796 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 49,460 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 48,964 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 48,964 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 48,759 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 48,527 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 48,248 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 47,801 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 47,216 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 46,845 miles

Offside Front swivel hub weeping

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear diff oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2016 46,845 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nsf and osf chassis body mounts (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front swivel hub weeping

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2015 457,745 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 43,673 miles

underside of vehicle coated in engine oil

Pass 17 Jul 2013 42,683 miles

rear foot step loose

Pass 18 Jul 2012 41,638 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 40,112 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 380,106 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 35,493 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 29,085 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 22,524 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 20,423 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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S9 NFW 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 S9 NFW, 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 S9 NFW?

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What year was S9 NFW registered?

S9 NFW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is S9 NFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S9 NFW 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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