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W446 NFO

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

162,279 mi
Last recorded162,279 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW446 NFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 162,279 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 159,599 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 159,581 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis x3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drop (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis x3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear tie (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chequer plate fitted to rear cross member unable to fully inspected behind

rear service brake effort low may need adjustment or repair

slight play in offside front hub joint

under vehicle rusty in places

washer switch broken but still functional

Pass 24 Mar 2020 159,046 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 158,976 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 158,800 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Link rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Link rod (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 157,503 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint LINK ROD (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint LINK ROD (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 154,766 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint LINK ROD (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint LINK ROD (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion rear chassis beam

Slight play front u/j on front prop

Pass 27 Mar 2015 152,149 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 148,919 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 145,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 145,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 137,125 miles

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

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

rear propshaft u/js have slight play in joints

Fail 29 Mar 2012 137,125 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear propshaft u/js have slight play in joints

Pass 29 Mar 2011 128,372 miles

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

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 29 Mar 2011 128,372 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 29 Mar 2010 118,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 109,373 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 109,373 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 101,423 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 97,147 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 87,228 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 NFO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 W446 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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W446 NFO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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The MOT history for W446 NFO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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