MOT Status
ValidMileage
197,326 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slight corrosion to near side floor pan/bulk head.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear lower bushes (2.7.4)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both front lower bushes (2.7.4)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion back panel/ chassis (6.1.C.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak
Oil leak
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BO51 DVW is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
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 BO51 DVW, 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 BO51 DVW registered?
BO51 DVW is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 September 2001.
Is BO51 DVW safe to buy?
The MOT history for BO51 DVW shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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