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W153 NFB

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,035 mi
Last recorded133,035 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW153 NFB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 133,035 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2025 133,035 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 132,945 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Above the axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 132,945 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Above the axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 132,845 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 132,845 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 132,775 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 132,548 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 131,531 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 131,531 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 128,907 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 128,907 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery terminals (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 125,559 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 122,309 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 115,250 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 115,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 107,726 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 107,726 miles

Nearside Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 101,354 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 101,354 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 95,025 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 88,151 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 88,002 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 81,105 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 73,444 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 64,171 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 64,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 45,293 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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W153 NFB is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W153 NFB, 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 W153 NFB registered?

W153 NFB is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 May 2000.

Is W153 NFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W153 NFB shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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