MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,884 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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slight corrosion behind dash and near throttle pedal
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted Damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis Triangle Next To A Frame Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis Triangle Next To A Frame Crossmember By Fuel Filter (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength A Frame Crossmember Both Sides Seriously Weakened (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A Frame Ball Joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Behind Dash By Windscreen Drivers Side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead Next To Accelerator Pedal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all four tyres near wear limit
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all four tyres perished
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Propshaft component defective
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Propshaft component defective
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BD51 NMA is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 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 NMA, 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 NMA registered?
BD51 NMA is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 November 2001.
Is BD51 NMA safe to buy?
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