2000 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · X167 BGW
2000 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2000. Recorded mileage 179,038 miles. MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,038 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X167 BGW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 179,038 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X167 BGW 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 (X167 BGW) between April 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 12 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
X167 BGW Mileage History
- 11/04/2022150,351 mi
- 17/04/2023157,474 mi+7,123 mi
- 11/04/2024164,282 mi+6,808 mi
- 15/04/2025173,030 mi+8,748 mi
- 30/04/2026179,038 mi+6,008 mi
Average of roughly 7,079 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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