2001 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L44 NCB
2001 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28/12/2001. Recorded mileage 184,215 miles. MOT valid until 11/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,215 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
L44 NCB Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 184,215 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 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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L44 NCB Mileage History
- 17/03/200665,491 mi
- 25/03/200665,600 mi+109 mi
- 12/05/200774,966 mi+9,366 mi
- 14/05/200888,070 mi+13,104 mi
- 19/06/2009103,050 mi+14,980 mi
- 08/06/2010115,261 mi+12,211 mi
- 06/07/2011124,817 mi+9,556 mi
- 07/06/2012131,899 mi+7,082 mi
- 08/06/2012131,901 mi+2 mi
- 04/07/2013140,848 mi+8,947 mi
- 07/07/2014150,122 mi+9,274 mi
- 10/11/2014153,748 mi+3,626 mi
- 09/12/2015162,643 mi+8,895 mi
- 09/12/2015162,643 mi
- 05/12/2016169,581 mi+6,938 mi
- 29/11/2017173,049 mi+3,468 mi
- 04/12/2017173,123 mi+74 mi
- 05/12/2019174,381 mi+1,258 mi
- 08/01/2021175,635 mi+1,254 mi
- 04/02/2022177,870 mi+2,235 mi
- 13/01/2023181,122 mi+3,252 mi
- 31/01/2023181,122 mi
- 08/02/2024183,028 mi+1,906 mi
- 24/02/2024183,063 mi+35 mi
- 12/02/2025183,891 mi+828 mi
- 13/07/2026184,215 mi+324 mi
Average of roughly 5,842 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
L44 NCB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Land Rover Defender (L44 NCB) between March 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Steering (9 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested rear pads worn to metal possible damage caused during test (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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