2000 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · W988 BCX
2000 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 17 Mar 2000. Recorded mileage 140,299 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,299 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W988 BCX Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 140,299 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W988 BCX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Land Rover Defender (W988 BCX) between May 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ”; “Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength”.
W988 BCX Mileage History
- 03/05/200645,294 mi
- 17/04/200753,714 mi+8,420 mi
- 25/04/200863,497 mi+9,783 mi
- 20/04/200974,156 mi+10,659 mi
- 21/04/200974,156 mi
- 22/04/201079,769 mi+5,613 mi
- 12/05/201184,221 mi+4,452 mi
- 20/04/201287,912 mi+3,691 mi
- 23/04/201392,579 mi+4,667 mi
- 26/04/201392,583 mi+4 mi
- 07/05/201497,135 mi+4,552 mi
- 12/05/201497,140 mi+5 mi
- 11/05/2015100,054 mi+2,914 mi
- 26/04/2016104,328 mi+4,274 mi
- 07/05/2016104,332 mi+4 mi
- 12/05/2017107,294 mi+2,962 mi
- 22/06/2018109,650 mi+2,356 mi
- 19/01/2019116,490 mi+6,840 mi
- 09/01/2020119,302 mi+2,812 mi
- 14/01/2021120,243 mi+941 mi
- 09/07/2021120,281 mi+38 mi
- 24/06/2022123,183 mi+2,902 mi
- 22/06/2023127,085 mi+3,902 mi
- 13/06/2024132,086 mi+5,001 mi
- 25/06/2025137,574 mi+5,488 mi
- 23/06/2026140,299 mi+2,725 mi
Average of roughly 4,717 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- TD5 Injector Harness Oil MigrationSerious
Oil seeps along the injector wiring harness into the ECU red plug, causing rough running, misfires, and potential ECU damage.
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