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W934 NBB

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests36 (22 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

106,258 mi
Last recorded106,258 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW934 NBB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 14 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 106,258 miles

Front Both swivel seal weeping

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 106,250 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm balljoint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both swivel seal weeping

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 105,191 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

os inner wheelarch corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2025 105,191 miles

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

os inner wheelarch corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2024 104,370 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 104,370 miles

Wheel bearing has excessive play both front hubs (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 103,680 miles

Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 103,680 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 102,607 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 102,132 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 102,080 miles

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2019 101,066 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2019 101,058 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Seat belt slightly damaged both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 99,465 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 97,822 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 97,822 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting o/s/r chassis (6.6.6)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 95,754 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 93,088 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 930,888 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 930,888 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 89,679 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 89,559 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 89,555 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 86,255 miles

Advise unable to inspect brake pipes fully due to amount of underseal

Fail 7 Jan 2013 86,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Advise unable to inspect brake pipes fully due to amount of underseal

Pass 11 Jan 2012 82,306 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 71,608 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 71,608 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 66,476 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 66,476 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 65,458 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 65,458 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 60,046 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 60,037 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 58,033 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 57,273 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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W934 NBB is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W934 NBB, 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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W934 NBB is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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