2000 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · W901 HSL
2000 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 May 2000. Recorded mileage 96,915 miles. MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,915 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W901 HSL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/03/2026
- 96,915 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.
W901 HSL 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 (W901 HSL) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
W901 HSL Mileage History
- 11/03/202388,231 mi
- 14/03/202388,231 mi
- 13/03/202491,049 mi+2,818 mi
- 09/03/202594,488 mi+3,439 mi
- 15/03/202696,915 mi+2,427 mi
Average of roughly 2,883 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
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- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- TD5 Injector Harness Oil MigrationSerious
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