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BO51 KKU

2001 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

146,186 mi
Last recorded146,186 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 146,186 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 140,625 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 133,884 miles

Nearside Front hub seal slight seepage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

x 4 tyres slight misshape

Pass 24 May 2023 128,225 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged x 4 misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 122,567 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and x 2 rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front hub oil seal slight seepage

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (d) (i))

x 4 tyres slight misshape inner edges

Pass 21 Nov 2020 118,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 111,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 108,827 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 105,605 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2016 92,837 miles

oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2015 82,318 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 82,318 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 79,691 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 74,082 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 73,217 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 67,329 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 61,000 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 54,338 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 54,338 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 46,560 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 38,730 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 32,063 miles

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 25,635 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 KKU is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 KKU, 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

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What year was BO51 KKU registered?

BO51 KKU is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is BO51 KKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO51 KKU shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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