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BG51 OUC

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

193,232 mi
Last recorded193,232 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 193,232 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 192,888 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 192,795 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 192,568 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 190,442 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 187,540 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 187,487 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 186,778 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 186,481 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 174,888 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 169,253 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 169,226 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 148,431 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 148,431 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 135,802 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 135,802 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 126,481 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 126,481 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 120,529 miles

Both rear brake discs deteriorated/corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2011 113,443 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 104,870 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 104,870 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 87,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from hand brake drum back plate

slight play steering damper bush

Fail 24 Apr 2009 87,187 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from hand brake drum back plate

slight play steering damper bush

Pass 16 Apr 2008 712,383 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

exhaust corroded

front brakepads wearing low

slight misting of oil under vehicle

slight play in steering idlers and steering idler arms

Pass 3 Apr 2007 58,042 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 46,049 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 OUC is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OUC, 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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BG51 OUC is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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