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W865 NBJ

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

40,787 mi
Last recorded40,787 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW865 NBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 40,787 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 40,759 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 32,336 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES ARE PERISHED AND CRACKING AROUND SIDE WALLS I WOULD ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 32,326 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central and rear chassis is corroded in a number of places marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength shock top mount is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central chassis is corroded in a number of places marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Prop shaft securing bolt loose all 4 retaining nuts on rear prop shaft at the parking brake drum end are loose (6.1.7 (a) (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 ball joint cover is split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES ARE PERISHED AND CRACKING AROUND SIDE WALLS I WOULD ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 24,720 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside brake pipes are coated/undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres are perishing and are over 10 years old, I would advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 24,547 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear axle top ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside brake pipes are coated/undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres are perishing and are over 10 years old, I would advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 17,521 miles

both sides centre chassis slightly corroded

front wheels just touch suspension arms on full lock

Fail 30 Nov 2022 17,501 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower floor holed and corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2021 16,955 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front wheels close to suspension arms on full lock

little reserve travel on park brake lever

Fail 10 Nov 2021 16,952 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front wheels close to suspension arms on full lock

little reserve travel on park brake lever

Pass 10 Dec 2020 16,208 miles

front tyres close to suspension arms on full lock

Pass 16 Dec 2019 15,532 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 15,532 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 14,989 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 14,982 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 14,624 miles

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

Nearside Front out rigger corroded

fog light cracked

Pass 13 Dec 2016 14,259 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 13,805 miles

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

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 13,206 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 12,672 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 12,672 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 11,949 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 115,725 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 115,725 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 11,230 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 11,230 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 10,817 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 10,311 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 9,615 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 8,685 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 8,287 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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W865 NBJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 W865 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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W865 NBJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 March 2000.

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