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2000 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · V408 ELW

V408 ELW

2000 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19/01/2000. Recorded mileage 81,561 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 20/03/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2000
Engine
2495cc

V408 ELW Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2025
  • 81,561 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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V408 ELW Mileage History

  1. 13/12/202173,456 mi
  2. 21/12/202276,201 mi+2,745 mi
  3. 21/12/202378,467 mi+2,266 mi
  4. 19/12/202481,299 mi+2,832 mi
  5. 21/03/202581,561 mi+262 mi

Average of roughly 2,479 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

V408 ELW MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 May 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Land Rover Defender (V408 ELW) between December 2021 and March 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 21 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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