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2000 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · W232 HBE

W232 HBE

2000 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 06/03/2000. Recorded mileage 70,296 miles. MOT valid until 17/02/2027.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
2000 · Exeter
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 17/02/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
70,296 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 17/02/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2000
Engine
2495cc

W232 HBE Key Findings

  • 29 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
  • 70,296 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 8 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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W232 HBE Mileage History

  1. 01/02/200640,717 mi
  2. 05/02/200744,614 mi+3,897 mi
  3. 07/02/200847,891 mi+3,277 mi
  4. 09/02/200949,868 mi+1,977 mi
  5. 11/02/201052,312 mi+2,444 mi
  6. 15/02/201155,100 mi+2,788 mi
  7. 16/02/201155,107 mi+7 mi
  8. 09/02/201257,165 mi+2,058 mi
  9. 07/02/201359,146 mi+1,981 mi
  10. 10/02/201460,550 mi+1,404 mi
  11. 12/02/201460,568 mi+18 mi
  12. 11/02/201561,654 mi+1,086 mi
  13. 11/02/201561,657 mi+3 mi
  14. 12/02/201662,768 mi+1,111 mi
  15. 12/02/201662,768 mi
  16. 09/02/201764,125 mi+1,357 mi
  17. 09/02/201764,125 mi
  18. 12/02/201865,103 mi+978 mi
  19. 14/02/201965,786 mi+683 mi
  20. 17/02/202066,281 mi+495 mi
  21. 11/02/202166,637 mi+356 mi
  22. 11/02/202166,637 mi
  23. 10/02/202267,212 mi+575 mi
  24. 10/02/202267,212 mi
  25. 10/02/202368,120 mi+908 mi
  26. 13/02/202468,978 mi+858 mi
  27. 28/01/202569,619 mi+641 mi
  28. 05/02/202670,296 mi+677 mi
  29. 06/02/202670,296 mi

Average of roughly 1,478 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.

W232 HBE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 21:44
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Land Rover Defender (W232 HBE) between February 2006 and February 2026.

The record contains 21 passes and 8 failures.

The most recent test on 06 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 33 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 Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)”.

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