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SY51 FYC

2001 Land Rover Defender · Diesel · 2495cc

Red Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine2495cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2001 Land Rover Defender Diesel 2495cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 142,740 miles on the clock, averaging 4,556 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SY51 FYC

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,740
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,556

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
7

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading142,740 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-992
Average per year4,556
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY51 FYC 57k78k100k121k143k '06'25'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,740 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,732 miles
Since last MOT+4,547 miles
PASS
Mileage139,185 miles
Since last MOT+3,432 miles
PASS
Mileage135,753 miles
Since last MOT+338 miles
PASS
Mileage135,415 miles
Since last MOT+4,107 miles
PASS
Mileage131,308 miles
Since last MOT+3,551 miles
PASS
Mileage127,757 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
PASS
Mileage127,707 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,678 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
PASS
Mileage127,630 miles
Since last MOT+1,490 miles
PASS
Mileage126,140 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,140 miles
Since last MOT+12,528 miles
PASS
Mileage113,612 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,603 miles
Since last MOT+7,739 miles
PASS
Mileage105,864 miles
Since last MOT+11,137 miles
PASS
Mileage94,727 miles
Since last MOT+12,077 miles
PASS
Mileage82,650 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,650 miles
Since last MOT+9,035 miles
PASS
Mileage73,615 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,614 miles
Since last MOT+8,296 miles
PASS
Mileage65,318 miles
Since last MOT+8,611 miles
PASS
Mileage56,707 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,707 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 FYC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2495cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SY51 FYC

What car is SY51 FYC?

SY51 FYC is an red Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Inverness in 2001.

What is the mileage of SY51 FYC?

The last recorded mileage for SY51 FYC was 142,740 miles, recorded on 27 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY51 FYC passed its MOT?

SY51 FYC has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 27 Aug 2025.

Is SY51 FYC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY51 FYC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SY51 FYC?

SY51 FYC is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.