2000 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · 6781 TD

The Land Rover Defender presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 12 May 2025 at 67,437 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the usable history, with the two most recent annual tests clearing cleanly and no advisories or mechanical faults raised by testers at any stage. Recorded mileage sits at 67,437 against a 2000 model year, an average of roughly 2,594 miles per year. The history shows very low annual use: 66,257 miles on 25 April 2023, 66,689 by May 2024, and 67,437 by May 2025. That is under 1,200 miles covered across two years. The sparse, clean record gives little evidence of heavy drivetrain or suspension loading, though long standing periods typical of such low use raise the risk of perished seals, flat-spotted tyres, and corrosion on chassis members not visible in the test data. The April 2023 and May 2024 failures show no defects recorded against the vehicle, indicating administrative or presentation issues at the test centre rather than mechanical rejects. A buyer should still inspect structural integrity in person, focusing on chassis rails, bulkhead, and outriggers for rust given the vehicle's age and likely outdoor storage. Check suspension bushes, brake discs, and calipers for seizure after low-mileage dormancy, and verify tyre condition where long standing may have cracked sidewalls despite adequate tread.