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BNZ 6823

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,931 mi
Last recorded110,931 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 6823
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2025 110,931 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 108,270 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 104,497 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 101,661 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 97,206 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 94,296 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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BNZ 6823 is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BNZ 6823, 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

How do I check the history of BNZ 6823?

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What year was BNZ 6823 registered?

BNZ 6823 is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 August 2001.

Is BNZ 6823 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 6823 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BNZ 6823 have outstanding finance?

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