2001 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · X831 BFB
2001 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/2001. Recorded mileage 213,328 miles. MOT valid until 16/02/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Export Allocation
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 213,328 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 2495cc
X831 BFB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 213,328 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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X831 BFB Mileage History
- 14/01/2022202,467 mi
- 17/01/2023204,273 mi+1,806 mi
- 05/02/2024207,531 mi+3,258 mi
- 04/02/2025211,036 mi+3,505 mi
- 17/02/2026213,328 mi+2,292 mi
Average of roughly 2,654 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
X831 BFB 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 (X831 BFB) between January 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
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