Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

2001 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · Y253 DKS

Y253 DKS

2001 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30/05/2001. Recorded mileage 61,725 miles. MOT valid until 17/03/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 17/03/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
Click to check rates
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2001
Engine
2495cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

Analysis is queued in the processing backlog.

Y253 DKS Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
  • 61,725 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
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: 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.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
Experian Provenance Check

Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.

Verified Experian Data

Full History Report

Official provenance and safety check for Y253DKS

Data provided by Experian
Stolen
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Finance
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Write-off
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Salvage
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Imported
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Exported
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Scrapped
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Destruction
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
V5C Logbook
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
£20,000 Experian Data Guarantee Included

Verify Outstanding Finance & Provenance Before Buying

Free DVLA records only confirm roadworthiness. Protect yourself against active finance repossession, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage fraud with an official Experian check.

✓ One-off payment (no subscription)✓ Instant on screen + PDF emailed✓ Official Experian registry✓ Apple Pay / Google Pay / Cards

Data provided by Experian

Technical Specifications

Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence

Estimate current market value

Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.

Y253 DKS Mileage History

  1. 18/03/202461,677 mi
  2. 14/03/202561,705 mi+28 mi
  3. 14/03/202561,705 mi
  4. 03/03/202661,725 mi+20 mi
  5. 03/03/202661,725 mi

Average of roughly 25 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Y253 DKS 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 (Y253 DKS) between March 2024 and March 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 03 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY