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W876 NAS

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

113,558 mi
Last recorded113,558 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW876 NAS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2016 113,558 miles

Central Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside outrigger on chassis (6.1.B.2)

Central Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside chassis outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced on chassis (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced on chassis (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced chassis (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Both Nearside and Offside front axle swivel seals leaking oil

Front Number plate slightly damaged

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside and offside front floor and bulkheads corroded

Offside Front Chassis has some corrosion near steering box mounting

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside steering damper bush slightly worn

Rear door corroded

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2015 108,324 miles

Chassis is corroding badly in places

Front number plate is damaged

Nearside and offside rear wing brackets are corroded through

Nearside front floor is corroding

Rear fog lamp is lens is broken but not showing any white light

Fail 20 Nov 2015 108,322 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Front cross member (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Out rigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Front cross member (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Chassis is corroding badly in places

Front number plate is damaged

Nearside and offside rear wing brackets are corroded through

Nearside front floor is corroding

Rear fog lamp is lens is broken but not showing any white light

Pass 24 Nov 2014 102,535 miles

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

Front axle swivel seals starting to leak

Fuel filter corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Oil near min level

Rear number plate deteriorating

Rear wing tie brackets corroded.

Steering damper bush worn.

Vehicle chassis is getting quite corroded in places

iper blades splitting but wiping screen

Fail 18 Nov 2014 102,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Front axle swivel seals starting to leak

Fuel filter corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Oil near min level

Rear number plate deteriorating

Rear wing tie brackets corroded.

Steering damper bush worn.

Vehicle chassis is getting quite corroded in places

iper blades splitting but wiping screen

Pass 16 Oct 2013 95,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Upper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 95,353 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Upper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2012 90,063 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 89,950 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 81,519 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 81,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 75,505 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 75,446 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 5 Aug 2009 70,057 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 70,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 64,782 miles

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

no reverse lights/lense craked

Fail 30 Jul 2008 64,780 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

no reverse lights/lense craked

Pass 3 Aug 2007 60,086 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 60,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering damper bush worn.

Pass 9 May 2006 55,330 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 55,330 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

nail in tyre

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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W876 NAS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 W876 NAS, 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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W876 NAS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 March 2000.

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