2000 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · X378 ATD
2000 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 20 Sept 2000. Recorded mileage 158,627 miles. MOT valid until 07 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,627 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X378 ATD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2026
- 158,627 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X378 ATD 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 (X378 ATD) between February 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 May 2026 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: Bodywork (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
X378 ATD Mileage History
- 11/02/2023146,860 mi
- 03/02/2024146,987 mi+127 mi
- 09/05/2025152,775 mi+5,788 mi
- 09/05/2025152,775 mi
- 09/05/2026158,627 mi+5,852 mi
Average of roughly 3,633 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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