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W98 NFO

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

65,139 mi
Last recorded65,139 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW98 NFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 65,139 miles

underside wax oiled

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle stabilizer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 65,139 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle stabilizer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

underside wax oiled

Pass 26 Apr 2023 64,943 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive both front spheres (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle stabiliser (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 very cracked and perished almost to inner cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 64,943 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive both front spheres (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle stabiliser (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 very cracked and perished almost to inner cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 64,379 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive sphere (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very cracked and perished almost exposing inner cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle stabiliser (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both very cracked and perished almost exposing inner cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 64,379 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to flexi (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive sphere (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very cracked and perished almost exposing inner cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle stabiliser (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both very cracked and perished almost exposing inner cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 64,256 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 63,463 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 63,321 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 63,164 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 56,650 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 54,230 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 42,305 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 31,951 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 269,468 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 21,032 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 15,514 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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W98 NFO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W98 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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What year was W98 NFO registered?

W98 NFO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W98 NFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W98 NFO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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