2000 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · W653 BNW
2000 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Jul 2000. Recorded mileage 139,695 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,695 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W653 BNW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
- 139,695 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W653 BNW 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 BNW) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
W653 BNW Mileage History
- 13/01/2023123,385 mi
- 13/01/2023123,385 mi
- 12/01/2024129,189 mi+5,804 mi
- 20/12/2024134,062 mi+4,873 mi
- 09/01/2026139,695 mi+5,633 mi
Average of roughly 5,455 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
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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
Worn valve cover gaskets, oil pan gaskets, and crankshaft seals cause persistent oil leaks. The rear main seal is particularly prone on later Puma models.
- TD5 Injector Harness Oil MigrationSerious
Oil seeps along the injector wiring harness into the ECU red plug, causing rough running, misfires, and potential ECU damage.
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