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X108 NWW

2000 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

159,513 mi
Last recorded159,513 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX108 NWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 159,513 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 159,501 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 152,515 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 152,515 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 139,862 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 137,454 miles

steering box has slight free play

Fail 14 Oct 2019 137,450 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 135,812 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 135,810 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged metal pipe to o/s caliper and corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s + o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe across axle to n/s wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer front axle oil seal

Pass 4 Apr 2018 135,523 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s + o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 135,523 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s + o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s + o/s rear (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 135,521 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Seat box. (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Center chassis cross member. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg. (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Cross member. (2.4.A.3)

Engine cover fitted.

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Wiper blade split.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2016 131,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 129,538 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 128,336 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 128,331 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 126,749 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 126,697 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 124,688 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 124,688 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 116,534 miles

rear tow bar crossmember croded

Pass 16 Jul 2010 108,949 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 102,185 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 100,112 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 100,111 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 82,616 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 68,250 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 52,235 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 52,235 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nail in tyre

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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X108 NWW 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 X108 NWW, 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 X108 NWW registered?

X108 NWW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 October 2000.

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