2001 Land Rover Defender 90 TD5 2.5L Diesel · Y838 LLG
2001 Land Rover Defender 90 TD5 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2001. Recorded mileage 187,863 miles. MOT valid until 06/08/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER 90 TD5
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,863 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
Y838 LLG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2026
- 187,863 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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Y838 LLG Mileage History
- 01/12/2022171,765 mi
- 20/11/2023177,488 mi+5,723 mi
- 28/11/2023177,601 mi+113 mi
- 01/07/2025181,345 mi+3,744 mi
- 08/08/2026187,863 mi+6,518 mi
Average of roughly 4,368 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Y838 LLG 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 90 Td5 (Y838 LLG) between December 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 August 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: Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Suspension (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 Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”.
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