2000 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · W452 GBX
2000 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 16 Mar 2000. Recorded mileage 129,815 miles. MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,815 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W452 GBX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2026
- 129,815 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W452 GBX MOT History
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 (W452 GBX) between January 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
W452 GBX Mileage History
- 30/01/2024128,402 mi
- 05/02/2025129,255 mi+853 mi
- 05/02/2025129,255 mi
- 20/01/2026129,804 mi+549 mi
- 02/02/2026129,815 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 703 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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