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W296 NFO

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

94,987 mi
Last recorded94,987 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW296 NFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 94,987 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 90,198 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion exhaust mounting on rear chassis (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 90,198 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion exhaust mounting on rear chassis (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 87,229 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 83,914 miles

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

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

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

rear prop u/j

Pass 1 Apr 2014 80,936 miles

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

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

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

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

front prop rear u/j with play

Fail 1 Apr 2014 80,936 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front prop rear u/j with play

Pass 21 Mar 2013 77,333 miles

small leak from oil filter (prs)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 77,333 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

small leak from oil filter (prs)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 74,236 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 74,236 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 70,566 miles

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

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

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

all metal brake pipes have now been cleaned and greased to protect

both rear shock absorbers upper and lower bushes slightly worn

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Apr 2011 70,546 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear shock absorbers upper and lower bushes slightly worn

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2010 66,010 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 65,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 61,028 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 56,131 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 50,515 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 45,164 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 45,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 NFO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NFO, 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 W296 NFO registered?

W296 NFO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W296 NFO safe to buy?

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