2001 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · DF51 CCY
2001 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 125,189 miles. MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,189 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF51 CCY Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 125,189 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF51 CCY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Land Rover Defender (DF51 CCY) between October 2005 and April 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 21 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
DF51 CCY Mileage History
- 10/10/200552,391 mi
- 06/10/200667,181 mi+14,790 mi
- 09/10/200667,183 mi+2 mi
- 05/09/200780,876 mi+13,693 mi
- 21/10/200884,272 mi+3,396 mi
- 12/11/200984,951 mi+679 mi
- 12/11/200984,951 mi
- 08/11/201075,562 mi-9,389 mi
- 16/11/201190,226 mi+14,664 mi
- 19/11/201292,690 mi+2,464 mi
- 21/11/201292,695 mi+5 mi
- 20/11/201394,142 mi+1,447 mi
- 26/11/201496,042 mi+1,900 mi
- 16/02/201697,704 mi+1,662 mi
- 19/01/201799,299 mi+1,595 mi
- 29/01/2018100,387 mi+1,088 mi
- 12/02/2019109,353 mi+8,966 mi
- 15/02/2019109,353 mi
- 16/01/2020112,300 mi+2,947 mi
- 11/02/2021115,370 mi+3,070 mi
- 11/02/2021115,370 mi
- 09/02/2022118,815 mi+3,445 mi
- 13/02/2023120,756 mi+1,941 mi
- 13/02/2023120,756 mi
- 14/02/2024122,869 mi+2,113 mi
- 17/02/2025123,195 mi+326 mi
- 18/02/2025123,195 mi
- 20/04/2026125,189 mi+1,994 mi
- 21/04/2026125,189 mi
Average of roughly 3,546 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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