2001 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · X835 BFB
2001 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 27/02/2001. Recorded mileage 53,898 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/08/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,898 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
X835 BFB Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2024
- 53,898 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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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X835 BFB Mileage History
- 09/08/202353,803 mi
- 09/08/202353,803 mi
- 31/07/202453,898 mi+95 mi
Average of roughly 97 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
X835 BFB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Land Rover Defender (X835 BFB) between August 2023 and July 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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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