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W443 NFO

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

99,841 mi
Last recorded99,841 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW443 NFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 99,841 miles

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

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 96,768 miles

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 92,853 miles

Front steering box has slight leak

Nearside Rear chassis has corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2021 90,258 miles

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

Nearside Front trackrodend cover slightly deteriated

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 87,984 miles

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 82,830 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 82,830 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 78,453 miles

Front steering box has slight leak

Rear chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 26 May 2017 74,802 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2017 74,802 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 71,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine fuel regulator looks damp / leaking

steering box looks damp

Pass 27 May 2015 67,154 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 63,544 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 60,077 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 57,248 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 54,183 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 50,045 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 46,326 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 42,662 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 42,662 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 39,704 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2007 39,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 35,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s wiper blade split on end

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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W443 NFO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 W443 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 W443 NFO registered?

W443 NFO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 May 2000.

Is W443 NFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W443 NFO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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