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2001 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · Y493 BEC

Y493 BEC

2001 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24 Jul 2001. Recorded mileage 179,549 miles. MOT valid until 05 May 2027.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
2001 · Leeds
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 05 May 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
179,549 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 05 May 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2001
Engine
2495cc
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Y493 BEC Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
  • 179,549 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

Y493 BEC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 20 Sept 2026, 07:19
MOT Analysis

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 (Y493 BEC) between March 2024 and May 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 07 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: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 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: “Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (i”; “Position lamp not working all not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.

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ADVISORY

Y493 BEC Mileage History

  1. 08/04/2025173,757 mi
  2. 11/04/2025173,757 mi
  3. 06/05/2026179,549 mi+5,792 mi
  4. 07/05/2026179,549 mi

Average of roughly 5,369 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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2001 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
50
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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Average MOT pass rate (60%)
2 dangerous defects found recently
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