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W614 NYJ

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,333 mi
Last recorded46,333 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW614 NYJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 46,333 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 45,390 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front swivel seals starting to leak

Fail 26 Apr 2025 45,390 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front swivel seals starting to leak

Pass 2 May 2024 44,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret/very strong advisory for replacement (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret/very strong advisory for replacement (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad/advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

both front swivel seals starting to leak

Pass 27 Apr 2023 43,464 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret/strong advisory for replacement (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front swivel seals starting to leak

Pass 23 Apr 2022 42,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2022 42,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 41,596 miles

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both front suspension turrets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 40,373 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

rear diff pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 29 Apr 2019 39,639 miles

main beam/indicator switch worn

rear A frame ball joint gaitor perishing

Fail 27 Apr 2019 39,637 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

both front drive flanges worn

main beam/indicator switch worn

rear A frame ball joint gaitor perishing

Pass 23 Apr 2018 38,646 miles

Coolant leak ()

nearside front swivel seal starting to leak

offside front suspension turret corrodeing

Pass 6 May 2017 37,675 miles

center to rear exhaust section flanges corroded

offside rear suspension bump stop starting to debond

very slight leak starting from front hub seals

Pass 28 Apr 2016 36,725 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 35,364 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 35,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

nearside front outer brake pad wearing unevenly

Pass 23 Apr 2014 34,135 miles

offside front suspension turret corrodeing

rear chassis corrodeing

rear suspension A frame ball joint gaitor perishing

Pass 7 May 2013 32,669 miles

nearside front swivel houseing starting to leak

offside front shock absorber turret corrodeing

Fail 1 May 2013 32,669 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

nearside front swivel houseing starting to leak

offside front shock absorber turret corrodeing

Pass 14 May 2012 31,033 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front swivel houseing seal starting to leak

Pass 12 Jul 2011 29,932 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 23,588 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 23,202 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 216,986 miles

BOTH FRONT TYER LOW INNER EDGE FLAT SPOT

Pass 29 Jun 2006 18,464 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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W614 NYJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W614 NYJ, 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 W614 NYJ registered?

W614 NYJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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