2000 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · W631 GOC
2000 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 07 Jun 2000. Recorded mileage 180,247 miles. MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,247 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W631 GOC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2026
- 180,247 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W631 GOC 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 (W631 GOC) between January 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 February 2026 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: Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Rear prop rear UJ (6.1.7 (b) (i))”; “Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear chassis both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))”.
W631 GOC Mileage History
- 31/01/2023164,300 mi
- 01/02/2024170,059 mi+5,759 mi
- 29/02/2024170,505 mi+446 mi
- 11/02/2025175,625 mi+5,120 mi
- 16/02/2026180,247 mi+4,622 mi
Average of roughly 5,237 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: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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