2001 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L90 DFW
2001 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/05/2001. Recorded mileage 204,903 miles. MOT valid until 05/02/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 204,903 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.
L90 DFW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 204,903 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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L90 DFW Mileage History
- 11/07/2023200,964 mi
- 15/07/2024202,626 mi+1,662 mi
- 08/01/2025202,646 mi+20 mi
- 10/01/2025202,653 mi+7 mi
- 06/02/2026204,903 mi+2,250 mi
Average of roughly 1,529 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L90 DFW 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 (L90 DFW) between July 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 February 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: Steering (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested Front propshaft loose (1.2.1 (g))”; “Front Prop shaft likely to become detached Front joint bolts loose (6.1.7 (a) (ii))”.
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