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BD51 NLZ

2001 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

184,847 mi
Last recorded184,847 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 NLZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2015 184,847 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 182,370 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 179,280 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 176,687 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 174,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front discs worn

Pass 4 Oct 2010 171,065 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 165,659 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 151,496 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 130,068 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 108,906 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 82,620 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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BD51 NLZ is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BD51 NLZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BD51 NLZ?

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What year was BD51 NLZ registered?

BD51 NLZ is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is BD51 NLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 NLZ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BD51 NLZ have outstanding finance?

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