2000 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · MLZ 1000
2000 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14/09/2000. Recorded mileage 73,375 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/09/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,375 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2000
- Engine
- 2495cc
MLZ 1000 Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2025
- 73,375 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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MLZ 1000 Mileage History
- 23/01/200644,701 mi
- 24/01/200644,701 mi
- 17/02/200749,578 mi+4,877 mi
- 05/03/200853,007 mi+3,429 mi
- 12/03/200853,007 mi
- 11/03/200954,858 mi+1,851 mi
- 17/03/201057,068 mi+2,210 mi
- 19/03/201057,068 mi
- 21/02/201159,042 mi+1,974 mi
- 14/03/201261,320 mi+2,278 mi
- 14/03/201261,320 mi
- 24/05/201362,402 mi+1,082 mi
- 29/05/201362,402 mi
- 30/05/201463,014 mi+612 mi
- 30/05/201463,014 mi
- 01/06/201563,857 mi+843 mi
- 15/06/201664,258 mi+401 mi
- 18/07/201764,270 mi+12 mi
- 02/07/201868,643 mi+4,373 mi
- 19/08/201969,041 mi+398 mi
- 21/08/202069,415 mi+374 mi
- 15/08/202172,072 mi+2,657 mi
- 20/08/202273,066 mi+994 mi
- 18/08/202373,220 mi+154 mi
- 30/09/202473,265 mi+45 mi
- 30/09/202473,265 mi
- 29/09/202573,375 mi+110 mi
Average of roughly 1,457 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
MLZ 1000 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Land Rover Defender (MLZ 1000) between January 2006 and September 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)”.
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