2001 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L90 KBS
2001 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 16 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 51,492 miles. MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,492 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L90 KBS Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 51,492 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 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.
L90 KBS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Land Rover Defender (L90 KBS) between October 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded from fexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake fexi (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))”.
L90 KBS Mileage History
- 12/10/2006275,846 mi
- 08/11/200728,639 mi-247,207 mi
- 09/12/200831,974 mi+3,335 mi
- 18/01/201038,215 mi+6,241 mi
- 27/01/201741,267 mi+3,052 mi
- 31/01/201741,272 mi+5 mi
- 23/02/201841,293 mi+21 mi
- 25/02/201942,035 mi+742 mi
- 03/02/202044,686 mi+2,651 mi
- 03/02/202044,686 mi
- 05/02/202146,081 mi+1,395 mi
- 17/02/202246,772 mi+691 mi
- 17/02/202246,772 mi
- 15/02/202347,057 mi+285 mi
- 21/02/202347,063 mi+6 mi
- 21/02/202449,272 mi+2,209 mi
- 20/02/202550,125 mi+853 mi
- 24/02/202651,492 mi+1,367 mi
Average of roughly -11,582 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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