2001 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L90 KDT
2001 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 150,144 miles. MOT valid until 06 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,144 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L90 KDT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
- 150,144 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L90 KDT 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 KDT) between February 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 20 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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.
L90 KDT Mileage History
- 18/02/2022126,918 mi
- 02/03/2023132,285 mi+5,367 mi
- 01/03/2024138,245 mi+5,960 mi
- 07/03/2025147,198 mi+8,953 mi
- 20/02/2026150,144 mi+2,946 mi
Average of roughly 5,798 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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