2001 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · Y57 TOA
2001 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/04/2001. Recorded mileage 60,242 miles. MOT valid until 18/10/2026. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,242 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
Y57 TOA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 60,242 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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Y57 TOA Mileage History
- 03/10/202352,220 mi
- 16/10/202455,626 mi+3,406 mi
- 18/10/202455,626 mi
- 14/10/202560,242 mi+4,616 mi
- 15/10/202560,242 mi
Average of roughly 3,944 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Y57 TOA 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 (Y57 TOA) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”.
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