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BK51 AYG

2001 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,760 mi
Last recorded70,760 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 AYG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 70,760 miles

Offside Front hub weeping

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 May 2016 70,209 miles

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

coil spring corroded both sides fronts and rears (2.4.C.1b)

slight oil leak

Pass 7 May 2015 69,598 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 23 Apr 2015 69,589 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 67,266 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number slightly deteriorated

o/s front hub leaking slightly

Fail 25 Apr 2014 67,260 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

both rear brake discs corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number slightly deteriorated

o/s front hub leaking slightly

Pass 19 Mar 2013 62,937 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 62,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 58,629 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 58,552 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 54,805 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 50,023 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 45,294 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 39,573 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 36,213 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 AYG is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AYG, 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 BK51 AYG registered?

BK51 AYG is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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The MOT history for BK51 AYG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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