2001 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · X126 AFX
2001 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 06 Feb 2001. Recorded mileage 125,551 miles. MOT valid until 26 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,551 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X126 AFX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
- 125,551 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X126 AFX 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 (X126 AFX) between March 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 May 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: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
X126 AFX Mileage History
- 28/03/2024121,667 mi
- 05/04/2024121,669 mi+2 mi
- 01/04/2025123,246 mi+1,577 mi
- 28/05/2026125,551 mi+2,305 mi
- 28/05/2026125,551 mi
Average of roughly 1,793 miles per year across 5 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: Good
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