2001 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · PE51 VFA
2001 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 27 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 97,031 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,031 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PE51 VFA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2025
- 97,031 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PE51 VFA 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 (PE51 VFA) between December 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
PE51 VFA Mileage History
- 01/12/202295,774 mi
- 07/02/202496,509 mi+735 mi
- 21/03/202596,677 mi+168 mi
- 22/10/202597,026 mi+349 mi
- 28/10/202597,031 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 432 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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