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2001 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · VN51 ACV

VN51 ACV

2001 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/10/2001. Recorded mileage 147,650 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 19/08/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2001
Engine
2495cc

VN51 ACV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2025
  • 147,650 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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VN51 ACV Mileage History

  1. 10/08/2022124,591 mi
  2. 01/08/2023133,497 mi+8,906 mi
  3. 13/08/2024139,592 mi+6,095 mi
  4. 14/08/2024139,595 mi+3 mi
  5. 29/07/2025147,650 mi+8,055 mi

Average of roughly 7,771 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

VN51 ACV MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 2 Aug 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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 (VN51 ACV) between August 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 29 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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