2000 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · X526 SJS
2000 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2000. Recorded mileage 162,610 miles. MOT valid until 21/06/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,610 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2000
- Engine
- 2495cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
X526 SJS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2026
- 162,610 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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X526 SJS Mileage History
- 25/05/2023161,008 mi
- 04/06/2024161,099 mi+91 mi
- 09/06/2025161,914 mi+815 mi
- 23/06/2025161,915 mi+1 mi
- 08/06/2026162,610 mi+695 mi
Average of roughly 527 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
X526 SJS 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 (X526 SJS) between May 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 June 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: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded footwell (1.1.21 (e) (i))”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”; “Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
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