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2001 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · K23 SAR

K23 SAR

2001 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19/10/2001. Recorded mileage 149,783 miles. MOT valid until 26/03/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 26/03/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2001
Engine
2495cc

K23 SAR Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
  • 149,783 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 Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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K23 SAR Mileage History

  1. 27/03/2024142,631 mi
  2. 24/03/2025146,234 mi+3,603 mi
  3. 25/03/2025146,237 mi+3 mi
  4. 27/03/2026149,767 mi+3,530 mi
  5. 27/03/2026149,783 mi+16 mi

Average of roughly 3,577 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

K23 SAR MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
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 2001 Land Rover Defender (K23 SAR) between March 2024 and March 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 27 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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