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BK51 BDO

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

97,785 mi
Last recorded97,785 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 BDO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 97,785 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 96,067 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 96,067 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 95,979 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 92,937 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 92,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2023 88,480 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 87,109 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 87,108 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 86,359 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 86,358 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis holed by fuel tank. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Spring mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis holed by fuel tank. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 85,061 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket is broken at rear of exhaust box. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 85,061 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis is holed next to O/S/R trailing arm mounting bracket. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Trailing rear arm front bush is excessively worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket is broken at rear of exhaust box. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 83,326 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 83,223 miles

Fuel system component leaking at fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front spring turrets corroded

hole in chassis at osf just outside prescribed area

Pass 9 Sep 2016 82,116 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis and front suspension top mounts (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 81,717 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 81,304 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 80,112 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 80,112 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 74,509 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 74,509 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 67,425 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 61,268 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 54,647 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 47,276 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 37,842 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 28,625 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 BDO is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 BK51 BDO, 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 BDO registered?

BK51 BDO is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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