2001 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · Y183 AAS
2001 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 10 Apr 2001. Recorded mileage 211,824 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 211,824 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y183 AAS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 211,824 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y183 AAS 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 (Y183 AAS) between February 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 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 (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). 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: “Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached nut loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Steering box drop arm likely to become detached nut loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii))”.
Y183 AAS Mileage History
- 19/02/2024192,476 mi
- 17/02/2025201,892 mi+9,416 mi
- 26/03/2025201,894 mi+2 mi
- 25/03/2026211,814 mi+9,920 mi
- 01/04/2026211,824 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 9,149 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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