2000 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · V741 EEJ
2000 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 07 Feb 2000. Recorded mileage 88,910 miles. MOT valid until 08 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,910 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V741 EEJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 88,910 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V741 EEJ 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 (V741 EEJ) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 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: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). 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 Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
V741 EEJ Mileage History
- 23/03/202384,466 mi
- 20/03/202486,151 mi+1,685 mi
- 26/03/202486,182 mi+31 mi
- 24/03/202587,686 mi+1,504 mi
- 10/04/202688,910 mi+1,224 mi
Average of roughly 1,457 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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