2001 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · YH51 EXF
2001 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 176,153 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,153 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YH51 EXF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2025
- 176,153 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.
YH51 EXF 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 (YH51 EXF) between June 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YH51 EXF Mileage History
- 14/06/2022166,240 mi
- 14/06/2023169,422 mi+3,182 mi
- 04/06/2024171,437 mi+2,015 mi
- 11/07/2025176,145 mi+4,708 mi
- 17/07/2025176,153 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 3,207 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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