Official DVLA Record

2001 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · Y618 AEC

Y618 AEC

2001 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24/07/2001. Recorded mileage 176,208 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
2001 · Leeds
MOT Status
Valid until 05/02/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
176,208 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 05/02/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2001
Engine
2495cc

Y618 AEC Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 22/09/2026
  • 176,208 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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Y618 AEC Mileage History

  1. 08/02/2022165,914 mi
  2. 11/01/2024171,642 mi+5,728 mi
  3. 06/02/2025171,783 mi+141 mi
  4. 24/08/2026176,196 mi+4,413 mi
  5. 22/09/2026176,208 mi+12 mi

Average of roughly 2,229 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Y618 AEC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 22 Sept 2026, 18:53
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 (Y618 AEC) between February 2022 and September 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 22 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 17 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: “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Cable Hanging Down Touching Exhaust System (4.11 ”.

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