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X62 NNK

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,446 mi
Last recorded142,446 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX62 NNK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 142,446 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 May 2024 142,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 142,313 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 142,313 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 140,732 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 139,265 miles

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

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

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

Offside front hub seal leaking

Fail 1 Jul 2015 139,265 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Offside front hub seal leaking

Pass 10 Jun 2014 132,432 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 118,796 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 116,759 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 116,758 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear propshaft u/j has slight play

Pass 3 Oct 2011 106,960 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 106,960 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 97,727 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2009 87,678 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Steering damper weeping

Fail 9 Oct 2009 87,678 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Steering damper weeping

Pass 30 Sep 2008 75,935 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

slight movement (spare wheel on rear door)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 66,872 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 66,876 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Fuel filler hose perished.

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2006 59,065 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 50,841 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 50,841 miles

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

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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X62 NNK is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X62 NNK, 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 X62 NNK registered?

X62 NNK is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X62 NNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X62 NNK shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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