2001 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · Y78 HWW
2001 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2001. Recorded mileage 134,472 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,472 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
Y78 HWW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2025
- 134,472 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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Y78 HWW Mileage History
- 01/06/2022123,893 mi
- 02/05/2023131,816 mi+7,923 mi
- 04/05/2023131,822 mi+6 mi
- 13/05/2024132,949 mi+1,127 mi
- 11/09/2025134,472 mi+1,523 mi
Average of roughly 3,226 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Y78 HWW 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 (Y78 HWW) between June 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 September 2025 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: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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