2001 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · HG51 VRU
2001 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28/11/2001. Recorded mileage 146,671 miles. MOT valid until 13/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,671 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 2495cc
HG51 VRU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
- 146,671 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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HG51 VRU Mileage History
- 14/12/2022137,470 mi
- 13/12/2023137,513 mi+43 mi
- 03/12/2024142,268 mi+4,755 mi
- 04/12/2024142,270 mi+2 mi
- 11/12/2025146,671 mi+4,401 mi
Average of roughly 3,075 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HG51 VRU 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 (HG51 VRU) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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