2001 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · PE51 UPB

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent inspection on 18 February 2026 at 214,951 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the vehicle consistently achieves a pass following initial test failures. While the record shows two failures in January 2024 and February 2026, the lack of recorded defects on the subsequent passes suggests that any minor items identified were rectified immediately by the owner rather than indicating systemic mechanical failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with a twenty-five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,600 miles per year. Between January 2024 and January 2025, the Defender covered 11,410 miles, representing a period of higher annual usage. The subsequent interval from January 2025 to February 2026 saw another 9,951 miles covered in just over thirteen months. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle is used regularly, which often helps prevent the perish of seals and the onset of corrosion typically associated with long periods of inactivity. A buyer should focus their in-person inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and bulkhead mounts, as these are prone to hidden rust on Defenders of this era. Although the MOT record is clean of defects, a thorough check of the suspension arm bushes, coil springs, and steering joints is necessary to ensure no excessive wear is developing. Given the previous failures without recorded defects, the buyer should also verify the brake system for binding calipers or leaks to ensure that the items which previously caused failures have been properly maintained.