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S44 KAW

2001 Land Rover Defender 110 TD5

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,970 mi
Last recorded143,970 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS44 KAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender 110 TD5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2026 143,970 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 142,906 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 142,018 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 141,321 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 128,830 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender 110 TD5?

Based on 618 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
3,513
Miles/Year
105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm 1
brake application uneven 1
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S44 KAW is a 2001 Land Rover Defender 110 TD5 in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender 110 TD5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S44 KAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was S44 KAW registered?

S44 KAW is a 2001 Land Rover Defender 110 TD5, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is S44 KAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S44 KAW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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