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X946 NSO

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,950 mi
Last recorded101,950 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX946 NSO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2022 101,950 miles

All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 97,010 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2016 83,043 miles

Body has slight corrosion Nearside front outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 83,201 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 810,474 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 78,501 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

front offside and nearside hub seals leaking oil

Pass 16 Sep 2013 755,441 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 73,156 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 66,469 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 63,812 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 62,175 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 59,993 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 58,515 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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X946 NSO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 X946 NSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X946 NSO registered?

X946 NSO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 December 2000.

Is X946 NSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X946 NSO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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