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W856 NBJ

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

109,216 mi
Last recorded109,216 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW856 NBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 109,216 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 109,209 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 105,399 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 105,389 miles

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded brake pedal box area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 104,434 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear clip area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion around pedal box area

Pass 10 Nov 2022 102,461 miles

All tyres perished

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 102,455 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s and o/s front out riggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm from box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

All tyres perished

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 100,912 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 100,912 miles

Central Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 99,021 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 97,353 miles

corrosion to front floors

Pass 22 Jun 2018 94,347 miles

corrosion to floor pans

n/s rear tyre starting to perish

parking brake efficiency only just met would appear in need of adjustment or repair

Pass 23 Jun 2017 91,415 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 89,708 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 57,528 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 57,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 86,057 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 84,809 miles

fuel weep on engine

Pass 14 Jun 2012 81,290 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 81,290 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 78,407 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 17 Jun 2010 75,829 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2009 72,845 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 72,845 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 69,391 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 62,369 miles

parking brake lever near end of travel

Pass 16 Jun 2006 56,644 miles

front pads 90% worn

Pass 15 Jun 2005 49,959 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 49,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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W856 NBJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 W856 NBJ, 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 W856 NBJ registered?

W856 NBJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 May 2000.

Is W856 NBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W856 NBJ shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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