2000 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L26 JAM
2000 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2000. Recorded mileage 98,464 miles. MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,464 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L26 JAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
- 98,464 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L26 JAM 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 (L26 JAM) between January 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1”.
L26 JAM Mileage History
- 22/01/202283,800 mi
- 05/03/202283,901 mi+101 mi
- 04/03/202387,606 mi+3,705 mi
- 03/04/202590,139 mi+2,533 mi
- 16/04/202698,464 mi+8,325 mi
Average of roughly 3,467 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: Good
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- TD5 Injector Harness Oil MigrationSerious
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