2001 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · Y563 BSH
2001 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24/04/2001. Recorded mileage 95,837 miles. MOT valid until 29/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,837 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
Y563 BSH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 95,837 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Y563 BSH Mileage History
- 31/07/202392,191 mi
- 25/07/202493,551 mi+1,360 mi
- 21/07/202594,216 mi+665 mi
- 27/07/202695,830 mi+1,614 mi
- 29/07/202695,837 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 1,217 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Y563 BSH 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 (Y563 BSH) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Steering (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 55 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 Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
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