2001 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · DX51 WYL
2001 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 21 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 85,867 miles. MOT expired on 17 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,867 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DX51 WYL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2024
- 85,867 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DX51 WYL 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 (DX51 WYL) between June 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 December 2024 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: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
DX51 WYL Mileage History
- 21/06/202279,280 mi
- 11/12/202383,153 mi+3,873 mi
- 15/12/202383,188 mi+35 mi
- 18/12/202485,867 mi+2,679 mi
Average of roughly 2,641 miles per year across 4 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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