2001 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · Y551 AAS
2001 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24 May 2001. Recorded mileage 118,928 miles. MOT valid until 01 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,928 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y551 AAS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 118,928 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y551 AAS 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 (Y551 AAS) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 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 (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Offside Fuel pipe leaking above fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))”; “Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))”.
Y551 AAS Mileage History
- 22/04/2024116,615 mi
- 15/04/2025118,166 mi+1,551 mi
- 28/04/2025118,311 mi+145 mi
- 14/04/2026118,925 mi+614 mi
- 15/04/2026118,928 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,169 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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