2001 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · RG51 FYR
2001 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 06 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 174,714 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,714 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RG51 FYR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 174,714 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.
RG51 FYR 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 (RG51 FYR) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
RG51 FYR Mileage History
- 08/01/2024164,144 mi
- 16/01/2024164,152 mi+8 mi
- 16/01/2025170,970 mi+6,818 mi
- 08/01/2026174,709 mi+3,739 mi
- 13/01/2026174,714 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 5,244 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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