2001 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · DU51 YJR
2001 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 21 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 150,786 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,786 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DU51 YJR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2026
- 150,786 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU51 YJR 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 (DU51 YJR) between March 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 June 2026 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: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
DU51 YJR Mileage History
- 22/03/2023138,706 mi
- 28/03/2024144,380 mi+5,674 mi
- 28/04/2025147,275 mi+2,895 mi
- 04/06/2026150,784 mi+3,509 mi
- 05/06/2026150,786 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,768 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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