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W445 NFO

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

199,405 mi
Last recorded199,405 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW445 NFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 199,405 miles

Central Rear and offside body mounts corroded

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub sill and offside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 194,611 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 189,262 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 189,262 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 185,609 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 180,841 miles

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

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

both front hub seals leaking badly

Pass 30 Nov 2017 175,889 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion to o/s/f floor section

Fail 23 Nov 2017 175,887 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion to o/s/f floor section

Pass 24 Nov 2016 171,428 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 171,421 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load cover missing (5.2.4a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 169,634 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 169,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Bad Engine Oil Leak From Oil Pressure Switch

Pass 31 Mar 2015 160,910 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Upper Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

body mounting rusted

Fail 26 Mar 2015 160,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Upper Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

body mounting rusted

Pass 2 Apr 2014 144,776 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 144,746 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 137,914 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 137,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 126,090 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nsf pivot point leaking grease

Fail 7 Jan 2012 126,090 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nsf pivot point leaking grease

Pass 11 Jan 2011 107,174 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 106,040 miles

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)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 106,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 97,683 miles

very difficult to select gears

Fail 6 Feb 2008 97,670 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

very difficult to select gears

Pass 17 Jan 2007 86,896 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 71,721 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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W445 NFO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 W445 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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W445 NFO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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