2000 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · W638 CAY
2000 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2000. Recorded mileage 21,668 miles. MOT valid until 02 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 21,668 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W638 CAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 21,668 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W638 CAY 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 (W638 CAY) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested Due to NSR brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))”.
W638 CAY Mileage History
- 25/03/202419,340 mi
- 25/03/202419,340 mi
- 02/04/202520,761 mi+1,421 mi
- 30/03/202621,668 mi+907 mi
- 02/04/202621,668 mi
Average of roughly 1,152 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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