2001 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · Y92 JTA
2001 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 87,210 miles. MOT valid until 09 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,210 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y92 JTA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2025
- 87,210 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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Y92 JTA MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Land Rover Defender (Y92 JTA) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Y92 JTA Mileage History
- 19/10/202286,677 mi
- 10/11/202386,847 mi+170 mi
- 07/11/202487,008 mi+161 mi
- 07/11/202487,012 mi+4 mi
- 05/11/202587,210 mi+198 mi
Average of roughly 175 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
Worn valve cover gaskets, oil pan gaskets, and crankshaft seals cause persistent oil leaks. The rear main seal is particularly prone on later Puma models.
- TD5 Injector Harness Oil MigrationSerious
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