2001 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · PF51 BYS
2001 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 242,872 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 242,872 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PF51 BYS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 242,872 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PF51 BYS 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 (PF51 BYS) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
PF51 BYS Mileage History
- 16/01/2024235,386 mi
- 16/01/2024235,386 mi
- 17/01/2025238,587 mi+3,201 mi
- 17/01/2025238,587 mi
- 19/01/2026242,872 mi+4,285 mi
Average of roughly 3,726 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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