2000 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C188 CTR
2000 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 10 Jan 2000. Recorded mileage 240,738 km. MOT valid until 06 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 240,738 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C188 CTR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2026
- 240,738 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C188 CTR 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 (C188 CTR) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 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: Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
C188 CTR Odometer History
- 22/08/2024229,666 km
- 21/08/2025234,781 km+5,115 km
- 21/08/2025234,781 km
- 08/09/2026240,738 km+5,957 km
- 08/09/2026240,738 km
Average of roughly 5,414 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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