2000 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L90 SAE
2000 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2000. Recorded mileage 135,447 miles. MOT expired on 25 Feb 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,447 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L90 SAE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/02/2025
- 135,447 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L90 SAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Land Rover Defender (L90 SAE) between February 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
L90 SAE Mileage History
- 10/02/2022123,668 mi
- 09/02/2023129,884 mi+6,216 mi
- 16/02/2024133,908 mi+4,024 mi
- 21/02/2025135,447 mi+1,539 mi
Average of roughly 3,885 miles per year across 4 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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