2001 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · D81 RJS
2001 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 31/12/2001. Recorded mileage 56,429 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,429 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 2400cc
D81 RJS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2025
- 56,429 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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D81 RJS Mileage History
- 28/06/2023235,547 mi
- 14/06/2024235,579 mi+32 mi
- 20/06/202454,623 mi-180,956 mi
- 03/07/202556,429 mi+1,806 mi
- 04/07/202556,429 mi
Average of roughly -88,795 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
D81 RJS 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 2001 Land Rover Defender (D81 RJS) between June 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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