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BO51 DWN

2001 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

125,319 mi
Last recorded125,319 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO51 DWN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 125,319 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 123,304 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 122,153 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 119,498 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 119,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking due to age

Fail 15 Nov 2016 119,152 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Mid to rear chassis rotten (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Upper Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Steering arm damaged and unserviceable Hitting guard (2.2.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel UJ lower (2.1.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking due to age

Pass 10 Nov 2015 117,972 miles

Offside Front track rod end balljoint drop arm dust cover insecure

Fail 10 Nov 2015 117,968 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located not seating (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Front track rod end balljoint drop arm dust cover insecure

Pass 30 Oct 2014 115,020 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 111,236 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 108,599 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 103,386 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 95,717 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 867,775 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 86,769 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Intermediate drop arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 78,093 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 68,342 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 57,886 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 46,623 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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BO51 DWN is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DWN, 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 DWN registered?

BO51 DWN is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is BO51 DWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO51 DWN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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