2001 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · W7 GGS
2001 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29/06/2001. Recorded mileage 92,670 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Exeter
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/12/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,670 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 2495cc
W7 GGS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2024
- 92,670 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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W7 GGS Mileage History
- 24/11/202291,058 mi
- 30/11/202291,072 mi+14 mi
- 27/11/202391,518 mi+446 mi
- 28/11/202492,670 mi+1,152 mi
- 04/12/202492,670 mi
Average of roughly 795 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
W7 GGS 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 (W7 GGS) between November 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 December 2024 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: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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