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W787 NAA

2000 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,024 mi
Last recorded66,024 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW787 NAA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 66,024 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

small chip on windscreen

Pass 7 Feb 2025 64,757 miles

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

small chip on windscreen

Pass 5 Feb 2024 63,619 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 62,285 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 61,721 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 60,635 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s and n/s slightly split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under side of vehicle showing signs of light surface corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2019 59,793 miles

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside chassis members

Pass 3 Dec 2018 58,553 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 57,530 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 56,476 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 53,881 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 52,849 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 51,573 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 49,806 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 49,806 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 48,551 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 47,391 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 45,610 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 43,429 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 43,429 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 42,020 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 42,020 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 40,638 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 39,126 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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W787 NAA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 W787 NAA, 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 W787 NAA registered?

W787 NAA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 May 2000.

Is W787 NAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W787 NAA shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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