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2000 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · X427 BAY

X427 BAY

2000 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 22 Dec 2000. Recorded mileage 286,772 miles. MOT expired on 24 Aug 2026.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
2000 · Export Allocation
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 24 Aug 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
286,772 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 24 Aug 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2000
Engine
2495cc
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X427 BAY Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 27/08/2026
  • 286,772 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

X427 BAY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 12 Sept 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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 (X427 BAY) between August 2023 and August 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 27 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (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: “Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corrode”.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

X427 BAY Mileage History

  1. 10/08/2023259,450 mi
  2. 13/08/2024268,907 mi+9,457 mi
  3. 13/08/2024268,907 mi
  4. 26/08/2025277,378 mi+8,471 mi
  5. 27/08/2026286,772 mi+9,394 mi

Average of roughly 8,967 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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