2001 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · V27 SAC
2001 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 55,712 miles. MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,712 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V27 SAC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2025
- 55,712 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V27 SAC 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 (V27 SAC) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
V27 SAC Mileage History
- 05/12/202353,858 mi
- 08/12/202353,876 mi+18 mi
- 20/12/202454,646 mi+770 mi
- 20/12/202454,646 mi
- 10/12/202555,712 mi+1,066 mi
Average of roughly 920 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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