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W449 NFO

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

80,447 mi
Last recorded80,447 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW449 NFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 80,447 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 80,429 miles

Front Floor excessively deteriorated ns & os front floor pan (marked) (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2025 80,013 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded at join to metal brake pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to rear flexy corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nearside Front corrosion/hole passenger foot well not part of structure

Fail 15 Apr 2025 80,013 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose 4 x wheel nuts loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush movement in upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush movement in upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded at join to metal brake pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to rear flexy corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 79,781 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake hose ferrule and connector corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front corrosion/hole passenger foot well not part of structure

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner discs corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 78,123 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front slightly pitted inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front flexy to calliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both lower coil spring mounts corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery loose in carrier under passengers seat (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 77,839 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S Front caliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe slightly damaged N/S Rear to O/S Rear across top of rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 77,666 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 77,387 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 77,366 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s and n/s outriggers(temporary riveted plates fitted) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s and n/s chassis by fuel tank (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 77,154 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 76,863 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 75,162 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 74,361 miles

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

Engine oil leak

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

Front diff seal leaking

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ALL corroded (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL discs corroded (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded ALL corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 72,921 miles

ALL tyres have cracks / perished

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front diff seal leaking

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 72,921 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ALL tyres have cracks / perished

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front diff seal leaking

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 72,299 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 72,299 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 71,876 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in drop arm ball joint

slightly worn bush in steering damper

Pass 19 Mar 2013 71,876 miles

slight play in drop arm ball joint

slightly worn bush in steering damper

Pass 22 Mar 2012 70,940 miles

steering damper os bush slight play

Fail 21 Mar 2012 70,940 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

bonnet latch semi siezed

steering damper os bush slight play

Pass 14 Mar 2011 69,354 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 65,899 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 65,868 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 61,295 miles

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

Slight oil leak on front diff.

Fail 18 Mar 2009 61,289 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Slight oil leak on front diff.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 58,678 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 58,678 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 54,043 miles

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

both front brake pads/brake discs starting to wear,ok at test.

Pass 16 Feb 2006 46,440 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

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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W449 NFO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 W449 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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W449 NFO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 April 2000.

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