2001 Landrover Defender Defender 2.5L Diesel · WX51 AEB
2001 Landrover Defender Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2001. Recorded mileage 153,578 miles. MOT valid until 21/11/2026. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- LANDROVER DEFENDER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Bristol
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,578 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
WX51 AEB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2025
- 153,578 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 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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WX51 AEB Mileage History
- 22/06/2022144,628 mi
- 03/10/2023145,593 mi+965 mi
- 21/11/2024150,669 mi+5,076 mi
- 22/11/2024150,670 mi+1 mi
- 17/11/2025153,578 mi+2,908 mi
Average of roughly 2,628 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WX51 AEB 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 Landrover Defender Defender (WX51 AEB) between June 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 November 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: Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”.
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