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AV51 BJZ

2001 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,742 mi
Last recorded165,742 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 BJZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2019 165,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both the front shock absorbers are weeping

corrosion apparent throughout vehicle

engine oil leaks apparent

nearside and offside rear body mountings are holed by corrosion

nearside front seatbelt buckle cover missing

nut missing off steering support bracket bolt

offside front tyre inner shoulder wearing out of shape

rear cross member badly corroded and thin

Pass 8 Oct 2018 151,521 miles

engine oil leaks apparent

nearside rear hub seal leaking

slight wear in the steering box drag link end

slight weep on the offside front shock absorber

Pass 11 Aug 2017 134,091 miles

chip in the front windscreen

corrosion becoming apparent throughout vehicle

engine oil leaks apparent

offside front outrigger corroded

rear cross member corroded and thin

Fail 7 Aug 2017 134,085 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

chip in the front windscreen

corrosion becoming apparent throughout vehicle

engine oil leaks apparent

offside front outrigger corroded

rear cross member corroded and thin

Pass 4 Aug 2016 118,586 miles

bad engine oil leak

front to rear metal brake pipes and unions showing signs of corrosion

Fail 3 Aug 2016 118,581 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bad engine oil leak

front to rear metal brake pipes and unions showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2015 106,516 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 20 Jul 2015 106,510 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

chip in windscreen

engine oil leak low

engine oil leaks

Pass 10 Jun 2014 97,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 93,603 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 86,047 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 77,904 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 70,045 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 65,698 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 60,403 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 54,329 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 48,048 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 35,940 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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AV51 BJZ is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 94,644 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV51 BJZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 25 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV51 BJZ registered?

AV51 BJZ is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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