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BF51 ZTR

2001 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

59,893 mi
Last recorded59,893 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 ZTR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 59,893 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 59,467 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 58,805 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 58,778 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking at filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 56,951 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 56,951 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 56,514 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 53,835 miles

Front brakes just inbalance

Offside Rear cross member corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2019 53,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/r brake binding

Fail 6 Mar 2019 53,822 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 17 Aug 2016 53,750 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 53,718 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 53,327 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 52,568 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/f hub has slight leak inner

Pass 30 Jul 2012 51,611 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 50,550 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 47,461 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 41,547 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 35,253 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 30,913 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 25,791 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 20,825 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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BF51 ZTR is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BF51 ZTR, 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 BF51 ZTR registered?

BF51 ZTR is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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