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W431 NLK

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

5,211 mi
Last recorded5,211 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW431 NLK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 5,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front floor holed

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside washers poor in operation

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre low on pressure

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 5,211 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front floor holed

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside washers poor in operation

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre low on pressure

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 5,025 miles

Nearside Front floor holed

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt most (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 4,825 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

general underbody corrosion

slight weep from steering box

Pass 31 Aug 2022 4,616 miles

o/s/f & both rear tyres starting to crack & perish

Fail 15 Aug 2022 4,599 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Firewall - two areas near steering shaft mounting points (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 4,175 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight play in front prop rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 4,175 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight play in front prop rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 4,000 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 3,343 miles

slight dampness to steering box

Pass 29 Aug 2018 1,853 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 29 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 143,317 miles

drivers door check strap broken

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge & nailed

o/s/r brake pads appear low advise inspection

slight dampness to steering box

Fail 31 Aug 2016 143,317 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken (1.4.A.2f)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. all rear (6.2.A.2)

drivers door check strap broken

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge & nailed

o/s/r brake pads appear low advise inspection

slight dampness to steering box

Pass 25 Sep 2015 139,905 miles

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

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

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

Small amount of oil around steering box

Pass 12 Sep 2014 135,261 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 128,543 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 123,230 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 116,806 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

water ingress in reverse lamp

Pass 29 Sep 2010 109,995 miles

Centre brake light not connected

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 993,406 miles

Front prop rear U/J worn

Pass 10 Sep 2008 92,957 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 82,526 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 82,526 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 71,508 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 71,438 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 63,161 miles

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

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

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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W431 NLK is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W431 NLK, 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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W431 NLK is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 July 2000.

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