2001 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · LR51 LNN
2001 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 16 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 153,777 miles. MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,777 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR51 LNN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2026
- 153,777 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR51 LNN 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 (LR51 LNN) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 September 2026 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: Bodywork (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear ”.
LR51 LNN Mileage History
- 22/08/2024150,877 mi
- 22/08/2024150,877 mi
- 03/09/2025152,215 mi+1,338 mi
- 02/09/2026153,774 mi+1,559 mi
- 07/09/2026153,777 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,420 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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