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BO51 FAA

2001 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,244 mi
Last recorded94,244 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO51 FAA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 94,244 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 94,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 93,333 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 93,319 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 86,729 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 81,425 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 78,203 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 75,025 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front reg plate deteriorated

fuel filler pipe damp with fuel No leak at test

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 13 Oct 2008 70,791 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate starting to fade

front steering arm looks slightly bent

o/s/r mud flap is missing

rear number plate lamp loose

Pass 21 Sep 2007 59,837 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 48,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 48,799 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 FAA is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FAA, 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 FAA registered?

BO51 FAA is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is BO51 FAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO51 FAA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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