2001 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · PX51 WPF
2001 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 119,037 miles. MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,037 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PX51 WPF Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2026
- 119,037 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PX51 WPF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Land Rover Defender (PX51 WPF) between September 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Front Drag link end modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii))”; “Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mounti”.
PX51 WPF Mileage History
- 29/09/200686,784 mi
- 18/01/2008101,880 mi+15,096 mi
- 20/01/2009112,655 mi+10,775 mi
- 08/01/2010124,932 mi+12,277 mi
- 21/01/2010124,932 mi
- 19/01/2011134,813 mi+9,881 mi
- 14/03/2012142,547 mi+7,734 mi
- 21/12/2012148,349 mi+5,802 mi
- 05/10/2013150,050 mi+1,701 mi
- 14/10/2013150,064 mi+14 mi
- 20/09/2014155,120 mi+5,056 mi
- 04/07/2015164,391 mi+9,271 mi
- 30/06/2016171,934 mi+7,543 mi
- 17/07/2017179,502 mi+7,568 mi
- 18/07/2018184,163 mi+4,661 mi
- 15/07/2019188,657 mi+4,494 mi
- 02/07/2020192,204 mi+3,547 mi
- 20/07/2021108,874 mi-83,330 mi
- 14/07/2022111,891 mi+3,017 mi
- 20/09/2023115,243 mi+3,352 mi
- 21/09/2023115,243 mi
- 01/10/2024117,165 mi+1,922 mi
- 24/09/2025118,523 mi+1,358 mi
- 18/09/2026119,037 mi+514 mi
Average of roughly 1,615 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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