2001 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · X381 BAF
2001 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02 Jan 2001. Recorded mileage 180,730 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,730 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X381 BAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2025
- 180,730 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X381 BAF 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 (X381 BAF) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
X381 BAF Mileage History
- 09/08/2023174,806 mi
- 09/08/2023174,806 mi
- 19/08/2024178,310 mi+3,504 mi
- 21/08/2024178,312 mi+2 mi
- 08/08/2025180,730 mi+2,418 mi
Average of roughly 2,964 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: Below Average
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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
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- TD5 Injector Harness Oil MigrationSerious
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