2001 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · OV51 XAB
2001 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 15 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 138,792 miles. MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,792 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV51 XAB Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2025
- 138,792 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV51 XAB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Land Rover Defender (OV51 XAB) between November 2005 and November 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 2025 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: Steering (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering bo”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1”.
OV51 XAB Mileage History
- 14/11/200530,574 mi
- 14/11/200530,574 mi
- 13/11/200636,308 mi+5,734 mi
- 08/11/200741,290 mi+4,982 mi
- 11/11/200846,370 mi+5,080 mi
- 10/11/200953,591 mi+7,221 mi
- 09/11/201059,146 mi+5,555 mi
- 18/11/201059,303 mi+157 mi
- 16/11/201171,465 mi+12,162 mi
- 13/11/201278,038 mi+6,573 mi
- 13/11/201382,941 mi+4,903 mi
- 27/10/201489,071 mi+6,130 mi
- 18/11/201595,456 mi+6,385 mi
- 19/11/201595,456 mi
- 22/11/2016101,761 mi+6,305 mi
- 16/11/2017107,334 mi+5,573 mi
- 21/11/2018113,163 mi+5,829 mi
- 21/11/2019119,186 mi+6,023 mi
- 17/11/2020126,262 mi+7,076 mi
- 18/11/2021128,343 mi+2,081 mi
- 15/11/2022131,946 mi+3,603 mi
- 22/11/2023135,216 mi+3,270 mi
- 13/11/2024137,207 mi+1,991 mi
- 22/11/2024137,207 mi
- 03/11/2025138,792 mi+1,585 mi
Average of roughly 5,419 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- TD5 Injector Harness Oil MigrationSerious
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