2000 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · W653 AOS
2000 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2000. Recorded mileage 158,908 miles. MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,908 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W653 AOS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2026
- 158,908 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W653 AOS 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 (W653 AOS) between August 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
W653 AOS Mileage History
- 02/08/2022126,663 mi
- 12/08/2023137,616 mi+10,953 mi
- 20/08/2024148,147 mi+10,531 mi
- 16/08/2025153,125 mi+4,978 mi
- 20/08/2026158,908 mi+5,783 mi
Average of roughly 7,962 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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