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2001 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · Y985 FFS

Y985 FFS

2001 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/03/2001. Recorded mileage 113,671 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 11/02/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2001
Engine
2495cc

Y985 FFS Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 26/03/2026
  • 113,671 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Y985 FFS Mileage History

  1. 04/01/2023113,159 mi
  2. 12/02/2024113,419 mi+260 mi
  3. 11/02/2025113,545 mi+126 mi
  4. 11/02/2025113,545 mi
  5. 26/03/2026113,671 mi+126 mi

Average of roughly 159 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Y985 FFS 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 (Y985 FFS) between January 2023 and March 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 26 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

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