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BD51 MFE

2001 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,244 mi
Last recorded94,244 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 MFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 94,244 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front axle torque reaction bars---front bushes(4) separated, but not resulting in excessive movement

trailer socket not fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2013 942,350 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front axle torque reaction bars---front bushes(4) separated, but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 12 Dec 2006 46,916 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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BD51 MFE is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD51 MFE, 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 BD51 MFE registered?

BD51 MFE is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is BD51 MFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 MFE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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