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W853 NNP

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

131,364 mi
Last recorded131,364 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW853 NNP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 131,364 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 131,335 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 127,296 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 127,296 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended catch faulty (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Front passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 125,943 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 125,943 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 123,707 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 122,328 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 121,452 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 119,806 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 108,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 107,654 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 107,654 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 99,917 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2011 92,622 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 86,113 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 80,251 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 73,606 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 66,296 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 57,739 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 57,739 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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W853 NNP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W853 NNP, 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 W853 NNP registered?

W853 NNP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W853 NNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W853 NNP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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