2001 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · DC51 SJC
2001 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 22 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 118,972 miles. MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,972 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DC51 SJC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 118,972 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DC51 SJC 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 (DC51 SJC) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 September 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 (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
DC51 SJC Mileage History
- 12/09/2022116,698 mi
- 12/09/2022116,698 mi
- 22/09/2023117,518 mi+820 mi
- 19/09/2024118,207 mi+689 mi
- 23/09/2025118,972 mi+765 mi
Average of roughly 750 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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