2001 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · LM51 RSM
2001 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 28,231 miles. MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 28,231 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM51 RSM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 28,231 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM51 RSM 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 (LM51 RSM) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
LM51 RSM Mileage History
- 12/02/202427,456 mi
- 12/02/202427,487 mi+31 mi
- 29/01/202527,984 mi+497 mi
- 05/02/202628,231 mi+247 mi
- 06/02/202628,231 mi
Average of roughly 390 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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