2001 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · PM51 MUD
2001 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 110,864 miles. MOT expired on 04 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,864 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PM51 MUD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2025
- 110,864 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.
PM51 MUD 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 (PM51 MUD) between January 2023 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
PM51 MUD Mileage History
- 04/01/2023103,229 mi
- 02/01/2024106,181 mi+2,952 mi
- 04/01/2024106,181 mi
- 27/01/2025110,864 mi+4,683 mi
- 05/02/2025110,864 mi
Average of roughly 3,655 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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