2001 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · X126 AFX
2001 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/02/2001. Recorded mileage 125,551 miles. MOT valid until 26/05/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Export Allocation
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,551 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
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.
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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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.
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))”.
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