2000 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · W377 AOR
2000 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2000. Recorded mileage 186,977 miles. MOT expired on 04 May 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 May 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,977 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W377 AOR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/04/2025
- 186,977 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W377 AOR 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 (W377 AOR) between May 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 April 2025 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: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
W377 AOR Mileage History
- 05/05/2022150,909 mi
- 14/04/2023159,948 mi+9,039 mi
- 03/05/2024173,675 mi+13,727 mi
- 03/05/2024173,675 mi
- 26/04/2025186,977 mi+13,302 mi
Average of roughly 12,119 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: Below Average
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