2001 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SY51 ENM
2001 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 21 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 87,249 miles. MOT valid until 06 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,249 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY51 ENM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2026
- 87,249 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY51 ENM 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 (SY51 ENM) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SY51 ENM Mileage History
- 27/02/202384,825 mi
- 26/02/202485,497 mi+672 mi
- 03/03/202586,293 mi+796 mi
- 07/03/202586,296 mi+3 mi
- 23/02/202687,249 mi+953 mi
Average of roughly 811 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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