2001 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · MAS 325
2001 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 197,253 miles. MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,253 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MAS 325 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/03/2026
- 3 historical MOT failures
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MAS 325 MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Land Rover Defender (MAS 325) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
MAS 325 Mileage History
- 14/03/2024194,398 mi
- 14/03/2024194,398 mi
- 12/03/2025197,253 mi+2,855 mi
- 14/03/2025197,253 mi
Average of roughly 2,856 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: Poor
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