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W446 NAH

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

201,778 mi
Last recorded201,778 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW446 NAH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 201,778 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

DRIVERS SEAT BELT BUKLE CASE MISSING BUT WORKING OK

Pass 28 Feb 2025 199,275 miles

both prop sliding joints have play

muddy underneath

number plate light dirty inside lens

oil leak on svears and steering box

steering arm asister shock has loose bush

Pass 19 Feb 2024 197,275 miles

Front shock on steering drop link

sunvisor loose on fitting

Pass 1 Mar 2023 195,144 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 193,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 193,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 188,771 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 182,954 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake pipes rusty

front plate damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2018 177,759 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both joints worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front outriggers corroded and holed

Pass 8 Nov 2017 174,844 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 162,030 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 153,112 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pitmen arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag link (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 145,844 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 138,668 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

brake pipes slightly corroded

front registration plate damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2012 130,555 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2011 121,314 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2010 113,658 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 104,519 miles

drop arm ball joint has slight play

front pads starting to wear low

oil leak

steering box seals starting to leak

steering damper bush has play

Pass 24 Jun 2008 92,419 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 92,360 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 87,779 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 73,359 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 73,354 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

CHASSIS IN A DIRTY CONDITION

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2005 60,196 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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W446 NAH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W446 NAH, 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 W446 NAH registered?

W446 NAH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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