2001 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · MM51 YYB
2001 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 128,788 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,788 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MM51 YYB Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/01/2026
- 128,788 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MM51 YYB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Land Rover Defender (MM51 YYB) between April 2009 and January 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 10 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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.
MM51 YYB Mileage History
- 08/04/200947,155 mi
- 08/04/200947,155 mi
- 19/05/201054,418 mi+7,263 mi
- 19/05/201054,418 mi
- 26/05/201160,143 mi+5,725 mi
- 22/05/201267,020 mi+6,877 mi
- 10/05/201372,726 mi+5,706 mi
- 26/06/201478,045 mi+5,319 mi
- 17/06/201583,562 mi+5,517 mi
- 30/06/201688,655 mi+5,093 mi
- 27/06/201791,908 mi+3,253 mi
- 16/07/201894,930 mi+3,022 mi
- 09/07/201996,320 mi+1,390 mi
- 13/01/202199,258 mi+2,938 mi
- 14/01/2022103,475 mi+4,217 mi
- 14/01/2022103,475 mi
- 07/01/2023109,521 mi+6,046 mi
- 07/01/2023109,521 mi
- 13/01/2024117,503 mi+7,982 mi
- 15/01/2025125,336 mi+7,833 mi
- 10/01/2026128,788 mi+3,452 mi
Average of roughly 4,871 miles per year across 21 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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