2000 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · X377 BAF
2000 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24 Nov 2000. Recorded mileage 199,955 miles. MOT expired on 28 Aug 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 199,955 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X377 BAF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/08/2023
- 199,955 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X377 BAF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Land Rover Defender (X377 BAF) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded securing nut (1.1.11 (c))”; “Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))”.
X377 BAF Mileage History
- 11/08/2022199,248 mi
- 23/08/2023199,942 mi+694 mi
- 30/08/2023199,955 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 672 miles per year across 3 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: Below Average
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