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W315 NFO

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,270 mi
Last recorded107,270 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW315 NFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 107,270 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 105,019 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2024 103,018 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 100,480 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 100,475 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.56 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 98,730 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 97,579 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 96,161 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 94,949 miles

Offside Front Inner track rod end dust cover perishing

Pass 3 Jul 2017 93,915 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 93,355 miles

slight sweat of oil around steering box area

Pass 23 Apr 2015 92,555 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 90,531 miles

Chassis slightly corroded

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight seepage from o/s/f swivel hub

Fail 24 Apr 2014 90,531 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Chassis slightly corroded

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight seepage from o/s/f swivel hub

Pass 26 Apr 2013 89,662 miles

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

front bumper has corrosion on inside

o/s front swivel housing has slight leak

rear crossmember has some corrosion

Fail 24 Apr 2013 89,662 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front bumper has corrosion on inside

front no plate cracked

o/s front swivel housing has slight leak

rear crossmember has some corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2012 88,663 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake discs worn

front no plate cracked

rear crossmenber has slight corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2011 87,870 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front no plate cracked

rear brake discs slightly corroded on inside edges

Fail 20 Apr 2011 87,870 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front no plate cracked

rear brake discs slightly corroded on inside edges

Pass 24 Apr 2010 85,248 miles

front no plate cracked

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 85,248 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front no plate cracked

n/s and o/s rear tyres perished in treads

Pass 14 Apr 2009 81,404 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s front valve stem slightly perished

o/s front swivel slightly corroded

steering damper bush slightly worn

n/s and o/s rear tyres perished in treads

Pass 3 Apr 2008 76,924 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 72,009 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 71,980 miles

Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 69,391 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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W315 NFO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W315 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 W315 NFO registered?

W315 NFO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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