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BK51 AXN

2001 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,002 mi
Last recorded118,002 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 AXN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 118,002 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 116,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 114,386 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 112,286 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 109,369 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 103,213 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security central (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security central (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 98,617 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 98,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 92,990 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 90,020 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 90,015 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering box arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 86,091 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 81,017 miles

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm joint (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 81,017 miles

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 75,425 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 69,298 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 69,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 62,741 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 57,425 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 54,344 miles

front side windows tinted

Pass 28 Oct 2009 52,163 miles

both front side windows tinted

Pass 28 Oct 2008 48,323 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 41,000 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 33,432 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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BK51 AXN is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Red 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 BK51 AXN, 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 BK51 AXN registered?

BK51 AXN is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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The MOT history for BK51 AXN 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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