2000 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · W57 JKS
2000 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14 Mar 2000. Recorded mileage 191,520 miles. MOT expired on 06 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 191,520 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W57 JKS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 191,520 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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W57 JKS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Land Rover Defender (W57 JKS) between May 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
W57 JKS Mileage History
- 24/05/2022163,741 mi
- 20/10/2023169,901 mi+6,160 mi
- 25/10/2024181,221 mi+11,320 mi
- 07/11/2025191,520 mi+10,299 mi
Average of roughly 8,033 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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