2001 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · RUD 10
2001 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 26,969 miles. MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,969 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RUD 10 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 26,969 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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RUD 10 Mileage History
- 12/04/202322,134 mi
- 19/04/202423,771 mi+1,637 mi
- 11/04/202526,220 mi+2,449 mi
- 21/04/202626,969 mi+749 mi
- 21/04/202626,969 mi
Average of roughly 1,598 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RUD 10 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 (RUD 10) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
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