2000 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · W436 OAA
2000 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2000. Recorded mileage 98,291 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jun 2021. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jun 2021
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,291 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W436 OAA Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2020
- 98,291 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W436 OAA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Land Rover Defender (W436 OAA) between June 2006 and July 2020.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member (6”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced At body”; “Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))”.
W436 OAA Mileage History
- 15/06/200656,896 mi
- 13/06/200761,465 mi+4,569 mi
- 13/06/200865,411 mi+3,946 mi
- 15/06/200969,910 mi+4,499 mi
- 11/06/201078,585 mi+8,675 mi
- 13/06/201183,902 mi+5,317 mi
- 14/06/201287,345 mi+3,443 mi
- 13/06/201390,881 mi+3,536 mi
- 13/06/201494,881 mi+4,000 mi
- 20/06/201494,895 mi+14 mi
- 20/08/201596,365 mi+1,470 mi
- 21/08/201596,365 mi
- 17/08/201697,837 mi+1,472 mi
- 27/09/201798,265 mi+428 mi
- 12/06/202098,271 mi+6 mi
- 01/07/202098,291 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 2,947 miles per year across 16 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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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- TD5 Injector Harness Oil MigrationSerious
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