2001 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · DU51 TGF
2001 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 03 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 148,009 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,009 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DU51 TGF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2023
- 148,009 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU51 TGF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Land Rover Defender (DU51 TGF) between March 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 2023 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: Suspension (17 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail front joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Exhaust system insecure section (6.1.2 (a))”.
DU51 TGF Mileage History
- 22/03/2022148,090 mi
- 30/03/2022148,113 mi+23 mi
- 17/10/2023148,901 mi+788 mi
- 20/10/2023148,009 mi-892 mi
Average of roughly -51 miles per year across 4 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: Poor
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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