2001 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · WF51 OSU
2001 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 69,610 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,610 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WF51 OSU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 69,610 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WF51 OSU 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 (WF51 OSU) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Central Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross member corroded. (2.1.2 (”; “Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross member corroded. (2.1.2 ”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis and crossmember corroded. (6”.
WF51 OSU Mileage History
- 17/03/202367,988 mi
- 17/02/202569,045 mi+1,057 mi
- 14/03/202569,046 mi+1 mi
- 11/03/202669,598 mi+552 mi
- 30/03/202669,610 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 534 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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