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When is the MOT due for W361 AOR?

The MOT for W361 AOR is valid and due for renewal on or before 15 March 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of W361 AOR?

The recorded mileage for W361 AOR is 123,743 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is W361 AOR ULEZ compliant?

No, W361 AOR does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

2000 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · W361 AOR

W361 AOR

2000 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Mar 2000. Recorded mileage 123,743 miles. MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 2000 · Exeter
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 15 Mar 2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 123,743 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

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Engine

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W361 AOR Key Findings

34 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
123,743 miles recorded at latest MOT
14 historical MOT failures
10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (44 mentions)

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W361 AOR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Nov 2026, 11:10

MOT Analysis

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34 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Land Rover Defender (W361 AOR) between March 2006 and March 2026.

The record contains 20 passes and 14 failures.

The most recent test on 16 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 14 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (44 issues), Lighting (40 issues), Suspension (38 issues), Steering (19 issues), Bodywork (17 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 153 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 Shock absorbers likely to become detached top cone (5.3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”.

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W361 AOR Mileage History

30/03/200651,276 mi
07/03/200754,768 mi+3,492 mi
06/03/200857,208 mi+2,440 mi
07/03/200857,208 mi
27/05/200960,168 mi+2,960 mi
27/05/200960,168 mi
03/06/201065,593 mi+5,425 mi
03/06/201065,599 mi+6 mi
31/05/201170,583 mi+4,984 mi
08/06/201273,739 mi+3,156 mi
10/06/201377,510 mi+3,771 mi
10/06/201377,515 mi+5 mi
19/06/201481,214 mi+3,699 mi
20/06/201481,214 mi
19/06/201584,164 mi+2,950 mi
19/06/201584,164 mi
09/06/201687,078 mi+2,914 mi
15/06/201687,080 mi+2 mi
14/06/201790,133 mi+3,053 mi
21/06/201790,133 mi
21/06/201893,257 mi+3,124 mi
21/06/201893,257 mi
18/06/201997,305 mi+4,048 mi
18/06/201997,305 mi
17/06/2020101,384 mi+4,079 mi
03/07/2020101,477 mi+93 mi
21/06/2021104,106 mi+2,629 mi
01/07/2021104,188 mi+82 mi
27/06/2022107,837 mi+3,649 mi
26/06/2023113,199 mi+5,362 mi
11/07/2023113,361 mi+162 mi
11/07/2024118,076 mi+4,715 mi
11/07/2024118,076 mi
16/03/2026123,743 mi+5,667 mi

Average of roughly 3,630 miles per year across 34 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.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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