2000 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · V892 EHC
2000 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12 Jan 2000. Recorded mileage 113,168 miles. MOT valid until 27 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,168 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V892 EHC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 113,168 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V892 EHC 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 (V892 EHC) between July 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 May 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 (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
V892 EHC Mileage History
- 14/07/2023107,277 mi
- 16/07/2024110,268 mi+2,991 mi
- 29/05/2025111,083 mi+815 mi
- 14/05/2026113,168 mi+2,085 mi
- 14/05/2026113,168 mi
Average of roughly 2,079 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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