2001 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SL51 ENT
2001 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29/09/2001. Recorded mileage 146,511 miles. MOT valid until 23/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,511 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 2495cc
SL51 ENT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 146,511 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SL51 ENT Mileage History
- 19/04/2023142,867 mi
- 09/04/2024144,159 mi+1,292 mi
- 31/03/2025145,353 mi+1,194 mi
- 02/04/2025145,353 mi
- 24/02/2026146,511 mi+1,158 mi
Average of roughly 1,277 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL51 ENT 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 (SL51 ENT) between April 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Wire hanging onto front prop (4.11 (a) (iii))”; “Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))”.
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