2001 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · Y728 BPD
2001 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2001. Recorded mileage 146,288 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,288 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
Y728 BPD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/02/2025
- 146,288 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y728 BPD 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 (Y728 BPD) between October 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 February 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Central Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))”; “Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is imp”; “Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounti”.
Y728 BPD Mileage History
- 13/10/2022136,223 mi
- 13/10/2022136,223 mi
- 01/11/2023143,886 mi+7,663 mi
- 03/11/2023143,886 mi
- 28/02/2025146,288 mi+2,402 mi
Average of roughly 4,231 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (Y728 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as Y728BPD.
PEUGEOT
306
GILERA
DNA
SUZUKI
WAGON-R+
VOLVO
S80
LAND ROVER
DISCOVERY
BMW
X5
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
MITSUBISHI
SHOGUN SPORT
CAGIVA
125
HONDA
CIVIC
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER
NISSAN
MICRA
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.