2000 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · W272 ABA
2000 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 10 Jul 2000. Recorded mileage 185,983 miles. MOT expired on 27 May 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 May 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,983 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W272 ABA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2025
- 185,983 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (10 mentions)
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W272 ABA 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 (W272 ABA) between August 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (10 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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.
W272 ABA Mileage History
- 11/08/2023183,241 mi
- 11/08/2023183,241 mi
- 29/05/2024183,337 mi+96 mi
- 29/05/2024183,337 mi
- 13/05/2025185,983 mi+2,646 mi
Average of roughly 1,562 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: Below Average
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