2000 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · A14 CAW
2000 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 09 Feb 2000. Recorded mileage 146,988 miles. MOT valid until 01 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,988 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A14 CAW Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2026
- 146,988 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A14 CAW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Land Rover Defender (A14 CAW) between April 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (27 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Bodywork (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Steering (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
A14 CAW Mileage History
- 06/04/200648,101 mi
- 07/04/200648,101 mi
- 28/04/200756,330 mi+8,229 mi
- 14/05/200861,900 mi+5,570 mi
- 11/05/200968,527 mi+6,627 mi
- 10/12/201070,894 mi+2,367 mi
- 22/12/201070,952 mi+58 mi
- 10/02/201272,263 mi+1,311 mi
- 20/02/201383,154 mi+10,891 mi
- 20/02/201383,154 mi
- 19/02/2014913,136 mi+829,982 mi
- 10/04/2015103,419 mi-809,717 mi
- 15/04/2015103,421 mi+2 mi
- 16/05/2016112,690 mi+9,269 mi
- 26/09/2017122,408 mi+9,718 mi
- 10/10/2017122,460 mi+52 mi
- 15/09/2018125,632 mi+3,172 mi
- 01/10/2019126,767 mi+1,135 mi
- 11/10/2019126,821 mi+54 mi
- 05/01/2021127,428 mi+607 mi
- 05/01/2021127,428 mi
- 17/02/2022127,591 mi+163 mi
- 12/09/2023128,262 mi+671 mi
- 27/09/2023128,264 mi+2 mi
- 12/09/2024133,187 mi+4,923 mi
- 03/10/2024133,188 mi+1 mi
- 30/09/2025140,060 mi+6,872 mi
- 30/09/2025140,060 mi
- 02/10/2026146,988 mi+6,928 mi
- 03/10/2026146,988 mi
Average of roughly 4,825 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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