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W954 NBB

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

194,505 mi
Last recorded194,505 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW954 NBB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2019 194,505 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 191,543 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 191,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 180,859 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 165,330 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 150,211 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2013 148,020 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 138,503 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2011 124,475 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 124,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 108,122 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 101,678 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 91,244 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 91,244 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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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W954 NBB is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W954 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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W954 NBB is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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