Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid
Road Tax Paid

2000 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · X526 SJS

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
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 21/06/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/06/2027
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2000
Engine
2495cc
Mechanical Assessment

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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)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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X526 SJS Mileage History

  1. 25/05/2023161,008 mi
  2. 04/06/2024161,099 mi+91 mi
  3. 09/06/2025161,914 mi+815 mi
  4. 23/06/2025161,915 mi+1 mi
  5. 08/06/2026162,610 mi+695 mi

Average of roughly 527 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

X526 SJS MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 29 Aug 2026, 20:07
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 (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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