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W639 NJB

2000 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

184,200 mi
Last recorded184,200 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW639 NJB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 184,200 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 177,781 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 177,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 171,018 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 160,214 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 140,695 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 123,283 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 105,913 miles

Cylinder 1 exhaust mainifold bolts broken off.

Fail 17 Dec 2007 105,913 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Cylinder 1 exhaust mainifold bolts broken off.

Pass 8 Feb 2007 93,226 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 82,442 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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W639 NJB is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W639 NJB, 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

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What year was W639 NJB registered?

W639 NJB is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 August 2000.

Is W639 NJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W639 NJB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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