2001 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · 120 HB
2001 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 208,549 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2001
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 208,549 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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120 HB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2025
- 208,549 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
120 HB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Land Rover Defender (120 HB) between May 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
120 HB Mileage History
- 13/05/2022204,138 mi
- 06/05/2023205,773 mi+1,635 mi
- 10/07/2024207,789 mi+2,016 mi
- 18/10/2025208,549 mi+760 mi
Average of roughly 1,285 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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