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BG51 OTM

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,725 mi
Last recorded131,725 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 OTM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 131,725 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 131,725 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 127,348 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 125,054 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 124,313 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 124,285 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 123,476 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 120,645 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 119,299 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 115,678 miles

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 112,362 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 101,792 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 107,999 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 105,171 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 99,353 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 99,347 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 May 2012 95,571 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 95,570 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 90,260 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 80,171 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2010 80,171 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2009 72,884 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 65,337 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 56,395 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2007 56,395 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 46,875 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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BG51 OTM is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OTM, 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

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What year was BG51 OTM registered?

BG51 OTM is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is BG51 OTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG51 OTM shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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