2001 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · X337 ANW
2001 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08 Feb 2001. Recorded mileage 126,398 miles. MOT valid until 04 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,398 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X337 ANW Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2026
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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X337 ANW MOT History
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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Land Rover Defender (X337 ANW) between November 2021 and February 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
Worn valve cover gaskets, oil pan gaskets, and crankshaft seals cause persistent oil leaks. The rear main seal is particularly prone on later Puma models.
- TD5 Injector Harness Oil MigrationSerious
Oil seeps along the injector wiring harness into the ECU red plug, causing rough running, misfires, and potential ECU damage.
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