2000 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · X286 BDY
2000 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2000. Recorded mileage 208,308 miles. MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 208,308 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X286 BDY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2025
- 208,308 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X286 BDY 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 (X286 BDY) between December 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
X286 BDY Mileage History
- 17/12/2021196,106 mi
- 15/12/2022197,498 mi+1,392 mi
- 14/12/2023202,196 mi+4,698 mi
- 12/12/2024205,611 mi+3,415 mi
- 10/12/2025208,308 mi+2,697 mi
Average of roughly 3,065 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: Excellent
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