2000 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · X994 DBY
2000 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 15 Sept 2000. Recorded mileage 83,293 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,293 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X994 DBY Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 83,293 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X994 DBY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Land Rover Defender (X994 DBY) between October 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.1.2 (e) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
X994 DBY Mileage History
- 06/10/200646,605 mi
- 08/04/200852,593 mi+5,988 mi
- 18/06/200955,062 mi+2,469 mi
- 13/08/201056,365 mi+1,303 mi
- 03/08/201159,286 mi+2,921 mi
- 02/10/201261,336 mi+2,050 mi
- 19/09/201463,238 mi+1,902 mi
- 27/10/201564,366 mi+1,128 mi
- 21/09/201764,647 mi+281 mi
- 21/09/201869,991 mi+5,344 mi
- 19/09/201972,930 mi+2,939 mi
- 19/09/201972,930 mi
- 18/09/202074,147 mi+1,217 mi
- 20/09/202174,938 mi+791 mi
- 12/09/202275,256 mi+318 mi
- 12/09/202275,258 mi+2 mi
- 12/03/202475,345 mi+87 mi
- 03/03/202578,821 mi+3,476 mi
- 21/04/202683,293 mi+4,472 mi
- 28/04/202683,293 mi
Average of roughly 1,876 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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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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