2000 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · X661 EAJ
2000 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2000. Recorded mileage 173,087 miles. MOT expired on 10 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,087 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X661 EAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2025
- 173,087 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.
X661 EAJ 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 (X661 EAJ) between February 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
X661 EAJ Mileage History
- 28/02/2022162,070 mi
- 21/03/2023167,340 mi+5,270 mi
- 21/03/2023167,340 mi
- 06/03/2024170,822 mi+3,482 mi
- 11/02/2025173,087 mi+2,265 mi
Average of roughly 3,730 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: Below Average
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- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- TD5 Injector Harness Oil MigrationSerious
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