2001 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · Y744 BGC
2001 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2001. Recorded mileage 123,185 miles. MOT valid until 17/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,185 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
Y744 BGC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2026
- 123,185 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Y744 BGC Mileage History
- 19/09/2024118,131 mi
- 19/09/2024118,131 mi
- 17/09/2025121,123 mi+2,992 mi
- 01/09/2026123,185 mi+2,062 mi
- 01/09/2026123,185 mi
Average of roughly 2,593 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Y744 BGC 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 (Y744 BGC) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2026 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: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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