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W436 NFO

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

209,339 mi
Last recorded209,339 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW436 NFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 209,339 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 205,581 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 198,679 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 191,823 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 186,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front bumper corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2020 183,451 miles

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 181,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 180,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 180,805 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe see yellow chalk mark on chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock top mount/turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 174,387 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 165,355 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 165,348 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking box (2.3.3b)

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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W436 NFO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W436 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W436 NFO registered?

W436 NFO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 May 2000.

Is W436 NFO safe to buy?

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