MOT Status
ValidMileage
127,403 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.92mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Stabelizer front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Stabelizer front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Stabelizer front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Stabelizer front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both rear tyres perishing
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
N/S/F tyre tread getting low
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
nearside and offside rear upper shock rubber bushes slight movement
power steering box to drop arm slight movement (WHERE MARKED)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside mirror glass cracked
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BG51 OTB is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 BG51 OTB, 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 BG51 OTB registered?
BG51 OTB is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 2001.
Is BG51 OTB safe to buy?
The MOT history for BG51 OTB shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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