MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,139 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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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?
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