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W488 NLA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

58,049 mi
Last recorded58,049 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW488 NLA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 58,049 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 57,369 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 56,629 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 56,103 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 55,845 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 54,997 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 53,889 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 52,253 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 50,725 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 50,217 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 45,492 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering damper bushes deteriorating

Fail 24 Apr 2014 45,492 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Steering damper bushes deteriorating

Pass 4 Feb 2013 31,874 miles

front brake pads 3/4 worn

front seat belts fraying

Pass 24 Jan 2012 29,991 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 17 Jan 2011 27,903 miles

Oil leak

Previous M.o.t incorrect mileage recorded on certificate

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc worn

Pass 8 Feb 2010 247,033 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 21,958 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 21,108 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 19,636 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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W488 NLA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 W488 NLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W488 NLA?

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What year was W488 NLA registered?

W488 NLA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W488 NLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W488 NLA shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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