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2001 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · X297 EAM

X297 EAM

2001 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 16/01/2001. Recorded mileage 36,105 miles. MOT valid until 30/03/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 30/03/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2001
Engine
2495cc

X297 EAM Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
  • 36,105 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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X297 EAM Mileage History

  1. 22/12/202334,932 mi
  2. 22/12/202334,932 mi
  3. 09/01/202535,816 mi+884 mi
  4. 09/01/202535,816 mi
  5. 31/03/202636,105 mi+289 mi

Average of roughly 516 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

X297 EAM 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 (X297 EAM) between December 2023 and March 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 31 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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