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2000 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · X5 LAW

X5 LAW

2000 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2000. Recorded mileage 176,752 miles. MOT valid until 01 Dec 2026.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
2000 · Export Allocation
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 01 Dec 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
176,752 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 01 Dec 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2000
Engine
2495cc
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X5 LAW Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2025
  • 176,752 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 21 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)

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

X5 LAW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 15:19
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Land Rover Defender (X5 LAW) between September 2023 and November 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 25 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Steering (10 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 64 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))”.

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FAIL
ADVISORY

X5 LAW Mileage History

  1. 26/09/2023169,501 mi
  2. 25/09/2024173,306 mi+3,805 mi
  3. 02/12/2024173,367 mi+61 mi
  4. 25/11/2025176,752 mi+3,385 mi
  5. 25/11/2025176,752 mi

Average of roughly 3,347 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)

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2000 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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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Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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EXPORTED MARKER

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