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W697 NAY

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

135,605 mi
Last recorded135,605 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW697 NAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 135,605 miles

Brake pedal reserve travel getting low

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

O/S sun visor dose not in stowed position

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 135,605 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal reserve travel getting low

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

O/S sun visor dose not in stowed position

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 134,651 miles

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged o/s and n/s/f (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 134,650 miles

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced footwell bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged o/s and n/s/f (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 133,765 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Case missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Case missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 133,765 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Fixing corroded off spring support (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Bulkhead support out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Seat belt buckle missing Center belt buckle not found (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged No case (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged No case (7.1.2 (d))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 132,079 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front short caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel filter damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 132,079 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury frame (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front short caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel filter damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

drop arm boot torn/split also small play in joint

Pass 11 Sep 2020 130,419 miles

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

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

both chrome ball seals wet

Pass 19 Nov 2019 128,557 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security foot well slightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 128,557 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security foot well slightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 125,248 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front passenger foot well corroded

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

Offside Front swivel seal weeping

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 125,248 miles

Central Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier battery box corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front passenger foot well corroded

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

Offside Front swivel seal weeping

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 119,563 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 11 Nov 2017 119,563 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal Steering Box (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 113,696 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 108,434 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front caliper metal (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front inner wing metal (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (hockey stick bushes.) (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 108,165 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s center outer rigger corroded. (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s center outer rigger corroded (6.1.B.2)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (3.5.1g)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Rear reflector missing both rear (1.5.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front caliper metal (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front inner wing metal (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (hockey stick bushes.) (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 102,018 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chassis and outer riggers lightly corroding.

o/s front brake binding slightly.

rear top no plate lamp bulb not working.

slight play in steering damper bushes.

Fail 23 Oct 2014 102,014 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chassis and outer riggers lightly corroding.

o/s front brake binding slightly.

rear top no plate lamp bulb not working.

slight play in steering damper bushes.

Pass 15 Oct 2013 95,415 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 95,405 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 89,152 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 86,015 miles

Staining on steering damper

Steering rod left hand joint boot split

Pass 22 Jul 2010 80,207 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 73,874 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 67,929 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 60,344 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 53,973 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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W697 NAY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 W697 NAY, 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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W697 NAY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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