2001 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · NG51 OXN
2001 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30/11/2001. Recorded mileage 95,555 miles. MOT valid until 27/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,555 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
NG51 OXN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2026
- 95,555 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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NG51 OXN Mileage History
- 01/12/202392,456 mi
- 29/05/202492,629 mi+173 mi
- 27/05/202593,813 mi+1,184 mi
- 20/05/202695,555 mi+1,742 mi
- 21/05/202695,555 mi
Average of roughly 1,255 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NG51 OXN 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 (NG51 OXN) between December 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 May 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: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
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