2001 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · OY51 OGR
2001 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 180,632 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,632 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY51 OGR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 180,632 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY51 OGR 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 (OY51 OGR) between October 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 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 (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
OY51 OGR Mileage History
- 09/10/2023173,036 mi
- 26/02/2025176,208 mi+3,172 mi
- 27/02/2025176,208 mi
- 23/04/2026180,632 mi+4,424 mi
- 28/04/2026180,632 mi
Average of roughly 2,977 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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