2000 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · W816 LFT
2000 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2000. Recorded mileage 40,357 miles. MOT expired on 22 Aug 2019. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Aug 2019
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,357 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W816 LFT Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/08/2019
- 40,357 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W816 LFT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Land Rover Defender (W816 LFT) between May 2006 and August 2019.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 16 August 2019 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) ”; “Central Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
W816 LFT Mileage History
- 12/05/200628,242 mi
- 10/05/200730,803 mi+2,561 mi
- 12/05/200730,809 mi+6 mi
- 07/05/200832,745 mi+1,936 mi
- 11/05/200935,625 mi+2,880 mi
- 14/05/200935,673 mi+48 mi
- 18/05/201040,354 mi+4,681 mi
- 24/05/201140,356 mi+2 mi
- 01/06/201240,357 mi+1 mi
- 28/05/201340,357 mi
- 30/05/201440,102 mi-255 mi
- 30/05/201440,102 mi
- 29/05/201540,357 mi+255 mi
- 26/05/201640,357 mi
- 23/05/201743,570 mi+3,213 mi
- 23/08/201840,357 mi-3,213 mi
- 16/08/201940,357 mi
Average of roughly 913 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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: Below Average
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
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- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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