2001 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · Y235 DKS
2001 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/05/2001. Recorded mileage 180,854 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/05/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,854 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
Y235 DKS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/07/2026
- 180,854 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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Y235 DKS Mileage History
- 02/06/2023167,502 mi
- 31/05/2024168,874 mi+1,372 mi
- 02/06/2025171,258 mi+2,384 mi
- 04/06/2026180,567 mi+9,309 mi
- 08/07/2026180,854 mi+287 mi
Average of roughly 4,308 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Y235 DKS 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 (Y235 DKS) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Steering (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end , split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))”; “Power steering component insecure and steering adversely affected steering box (2.1.5 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
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