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W338 NSC

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,341 mi
Last recorded53,341 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW338 NSC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 53,341 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage ps pipes at front (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 49,003 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 45,841 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 38,918 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 27,159 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 27,151 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bolts look loose (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 21,627 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 19,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 20 Jan 2014 17,685 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2013 15,351 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 15,011 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 142,093 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 132,243 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 12,275 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 11,346 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 100,618 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 87,101 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 87,101 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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W338 NSC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W338 NSC, 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

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What year was W338 NSC registered?

W338 NSC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is W338 NSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W338 NSC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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