2001 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · CU51 AFK
2001 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2001. Recorded mileage 155,940 miles. MOT valid until 27/05/2027. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Swansea
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,940 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.
CU51 AFK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 155,940 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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CU51 AFK Mileage History
- 11/03/2024148,160 mi
- 13/03/2024148,160 mi
- 03/03/2025152,398 mi+4,238 mi
- 29/05/2025152,413 mi+15 mi
- 13/05/2026155,940 mi+3,527 mi
Average of roughly 3,585 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CU51 AFK 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 (CU51 AFK) between March 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of t”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Big hol”.
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