BU51 VUL

2001 LAND ROVER — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
LAND ROVER
Year
2001
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
RED
Engine
2495 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
2 July 2026 (18 days away)
Last recorded mileage
24,851 mi

AI verdict AVOID 50/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2001 Land Rover has 23 MOT tests on record with a 83% pass rate and 24,851 miles. This is a major red flag for potential odometer fraud, making the vehicle's true condition and value unverifiable.

The vehicle shows only 24,851 miles over 25 years, a significant anomaly from the UK average of 8,000 miles per year, suggesting potential odometer tampering.

Things to check

  • Mileage significantly below UK average: 24,851 miles over 25 years (typical: 109,910 miles, n=23).
  • Mileage anomaly indicates potential odometer fraud, severely impacting vehicle value and reliability.
  • First MOT recorded in 2005 (Aug 2018) at 60,008 miles, but no tests between 2005 and 2018.
  • No MOT recorded for 2019, suggesting a significant gap in the vehicle's history or SORN.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
  • Valid MOT until 2026-07-02, indicating current roadworthiness and recent safety checks.
  • No recurring major failures or advisories on the same system across multiple MOT tests.
  • Consistent annual mileage increases since 2018, despite being very low for its age.

Mileage history

Sep 2005: 24,851 mi PASSNov 2006: 28,565 mi PASSNov 2007: 32,983 mi PASSNov 2008: 37,059 mi PASSNov 2009: 40,998 mi FAILNov 2009: 40,998 mi PASSOct 2010: 43,284 mi PASSNov 2011: 45,695 mi PASSNov 2012: 49,396 mi PASSNov 2012: 49,396 mi FAILNov 2013: 52,495 mi PASSNov 2014: 54,025 mi PASSNov 2015: 57,055 mi PASSJul 2017: 59,487 mi FAILAug 2017: 59,489 mi PASSAug 2018: 60,008 mi PASSJul 2020: 61,096 mi FAILJul 2020: 61,096 mi PASSJun 2021: 62,858 mi PASSJun 2022: 64,511 mi PASSJun 2023: 66,705 mi PASSJun 2024: 68,071 mi PASSJun 2025: 69,052 mi PASS69k47k25kSep 2005Jun 2025

MOT test history — 19/23 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2005 PASS 24,851 mi None recorded
Nov 2006 PASS 28,565 mi None recorded
Nov 2007 PASS 32,983 mi None recorded
Nov 2008 PASS 37,059 mi None recorded
Nov 2009 FAIL 40,998 mi
PRS Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nov 2009 PASS 40,998 mi None recorded
Oct 2010 PASS 43,284 mi None recorded
Nov 2011 PASS 45,695 mi None recorded
Nov 2012 PASS 49,396 mi None recorded
Nov 2012 FAIL 49,396 mi
PRS Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PRS Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PRS Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nov 2013 PASS 52,495 mi
ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nov 2014 PASS 54,025 mi None recorded
Nov 2015 PASS 57,055 mi None recorded
Jul 2017 FAIL 59,487 mi
FAIL Stop lamp not working all 3 (1.2.1b)
FAIL Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
FAIL Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
FAIL Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
FAIL Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
FAIL Drag link end ball joint has excessive play both from steering box to hub (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Aug 2017 PASS 59,489 mi None recorded
Aug 2018 PASS 60,008 mi None recorded
Jul 2020 FAIL 61,096 mi
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension rod insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension rod insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Jul 2020 PASS 61,096 mi None recorded
Jun 2021 PASS 62,858 mi None recorded
Jun 2022 PASS 64,511 mi None recorded
Jun 2023 PASS 66,705 mi None recorded
Jun 2024 PASS 68,071 mi None recorded
Jun 2025 PASS 69,052 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BU51 VUL, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.