2000 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · X103 AAY
2000 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2000. Recorded mileage 135,711 miles. MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,711 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X103 AAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 135,711 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X103 AAY 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 (X103 AAY) between May 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))”; “Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
X103 AAY Mileage History
- 01/05/2024131,005 mi
- 18/07/2024131,018 mi+13 mi
- 23/07/2024131,023 mi+5 mi
- 05/08/2025135,122 mi+4,099 mi
- 19/08/2026135,711 mi+589 mi
Average of roughly 2,046 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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