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W94 NFO

2000 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

186,577 mi
Last recorded186,577 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW94 NFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 186,577 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front SWIVEL SEAL WEEPING

Nearside Rear BUMPSTOP MISSING

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS CORRODED/COATED IN UNDERSEAL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 184,590 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISCS N/S O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS COATED IN UNDERSEAL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 182,518 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISCS N/S O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS COATED IN UNDERSEAL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 180,329 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 179,925 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 175,421 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Brake servo mounting under dash has one loose bolt

Chassis and brake pipes coated in underseal

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

Nearside Front Swivel housing has slight oil leak

Steering box slight movement Sector shaft (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 175,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength small hole near tie bar to axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis welding to a previous repair along lower seam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Brake servo mounting under dash has one loose bolt

Chassis and brake pipes coated in underseal

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

Nearside Front Swivel housing has slight oil leak

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box slight movement Sector shaft (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 174,432 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 174,625 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 174,248 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 167,316 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 167,312 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 158,635 miles

offside steering arm slight movement in box

Fail 10 Jun 2015 158,625 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 28 May 2014 151,368 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 141,010 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

near side front out rigger corroded not severely

Fail 8 May 2013 141,004 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 136,895 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 136,858 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 124,885 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 124,885 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 114,413 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 114,413 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 101,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2008 101,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2007 88,104 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 88,104 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 76,251 miles

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

Steering drop arm ball joint rubber dust cover split.

Pass 27 Feb 2006 76,251 miles

Steering drop arm ball joint rubber dust cover split.

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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W94 NFO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 W94 NFO, 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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W94 NFO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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