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W369 NAL

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

137,801 mi
Last recorded137,801 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW369 NAL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 137,801 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 137,789 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 137,493 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 137,249 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 136,628 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 133,814 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 132,077 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 128,323 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 116,246 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 111,054 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 108,971 miles

rear panels between chassis very poor condition

Pass 30 Sep 2014 105,594 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 104,070 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 101,761 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 101,761 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 94,573 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 94,568 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 Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 89,733 miles

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

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

front prop shaft rear joint worn

steering box leaking slightly

Fail 3 Mar 2010 89,322 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Steering box drop arm ball joint gaiter split

Steering box showing oil around pinion seal

Pass 1 Apr 2009 84,847 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 84,847 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 79,593 miles

Brake pedal antislip wearing

Fail 27 Mar 2008 79,593 miles

Brake pedal antislip wearing

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 739,768 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 739,768 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 67,139 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 671,397 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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W369 NAL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 W369 NAL, 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 W369 NAL registered?

W369 NAL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 March 2000.

Is W369 NAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W369 NAL shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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