2001 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · X253 DWP
2001 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 23/02/2001. Recorded mileage 111,706 miles. MOT valid until 13/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Export Allocation
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,706 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
X253 DWP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 111,706 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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X253 DWP Mileage History
- 02/07/2024108,307 mi
- 13/08/2025110,147 mi+1,840 mi
- 15/08/2025110,147 mi
- 23/07/2026111,706 mi+1,559 mi
- 23/07/2026111,706 mi
Average of roughly 1,652 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
X253 DWP 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 (X253 DWP) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 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 (16 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected rear (2.1.3 (c) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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