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W296 NBT

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,139 mi
Last recorded136,139 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW296 NBT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 136,139 miles

Coil spring corroded all slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear back plates corroding

rear axle has corrosion

slight signs of seepage around both front swivel joint seals

Pass 23 Jun 2025 135,773 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

leak from both front steering swivel balls

oil leak from engine

oil leak from front diff and gearbox

under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2025 135,773 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

leak from both front steering swivel balls

oil leak from engine

oil leak from front diff and gearbox

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2024 135,317 miles

Front Coil spring corroded coil springs and mounting plates corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded springs and locating plates corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear break backing plates corroded on both sides

Pass 21 Jun 2023 134,369 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 134,366 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 133,510 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 133,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 131,553 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 128,607 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2019 125,238 miles

oil leak from engine

slight corrosion developing floor area

slight play from main steering arm

Pass 4 Jul 2018 121,882 miles

oil leak from engine area

slight surface corrosion to underside rear of vehicle

Fail 3 Jul 2018 121,882 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub swivel seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported o/s/r pipe to flexi bracket corroded and inseceure (1.1.11 (d) (i))

both rear shocker top bushes worn

oil leak from engine area

slight surface corrosion to underside rear of vehicle

Pass 29 Jun 2017 118,945 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 115,470 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 112,278 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 108,693 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2013 104,237 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 100,857 miles

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

engine oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2012 100,828 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2011 96,523 miles

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

underside of vehicle starting to get very rusty

Pass 20 Apr 2011 96,523 miles

underside of vehicle starting to get very rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2010 88,641 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 88,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 79,439 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 72,778 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 72,778 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 63,449 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 63,304 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 52,888 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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W296 NBT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W296 NBT, 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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W296 NBT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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