2000 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · W76 VNW
2000 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Jul 2000. Recorded mileage 88,588 miles. MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,588 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W76 VNW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2025
- 88,588 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.
W76 VNW 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 (W76 VNW) between July 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
W76 VNW Mileage History
- 19/07/202285,046 mi
- 07/07/202386,056 mi+1,010 mi
- 11/07/202487,907 mi+1,851 mi
- 17/12/202487,939 mi+32 mi
- 15/12/202588,588 mi+649 mi
Average of roughly 1,039 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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- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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