2001 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · W10 KAS
2001 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 17 Jun 2001. Recorded mileage 160,856 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,856 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W10 KAS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 160,856 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W10 KAS 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 (W10 KAS) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Rear Upper Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function snapped off from top mount (5.3.2 (b”; “Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dir”; “Drag link end ball joint has excessive play box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
W10 KAS Mileage History
- 28/03/2024158,962 mi
- 31/03/2025160,100 mi+1,138 mi
- 01/04/2025160,107 mi+7 mi
- 27/04/2026160,844 mi+737 mi
- 28/04/2026160,856 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 909 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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