2000 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · J33 EAJ
2000 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 06 Jul 2000. Recorded mileage 140,273 miles. MOT valid until 11 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2000
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,273 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J33 EAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 140,273 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J33 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 (J33 EAJ) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 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 (15 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
J33 EAJ Mileage History
- 01/05/2024139,187 mi
- 13/05/2024139,187 mi
- 02/05/2025139,732 mi+545 mi
- 13/05/2025139,732 mi
- 07/05/2026140,273 mi+541 mi
Average of roughly 539 miles 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
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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