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88,783 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides outer central row (7.1.2 (b))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides outer central row (7.1.2 (b))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded drivers foot well - steering column support bearing mounting point (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm from box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure front most in rear (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes, above o/s chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive under dash/footwell (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember under rear seats (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front floor pan corroded outside prescribed area
Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage of engine (2.1.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened A frame mounts on cross member (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear cross member above silencer corroded to body mounts n/s and o/s
front and rear anti roll bars removed
loosing clutch when depressed a few times
Emissions not tested excessive smoke after warm up (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front floor pan corroded outside prescribed area
Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage of engine (2.1.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened A frame mounts on cross member (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear cross member above silencer corroded to body mounts n/s and o/s
front and rear anti roll bars removed
loosing clutch when depressed a few times
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front anti roll bar assembly not fitted
Rear anti roll bar assembly not fitted
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear A frame ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted both retaining pins missing- inner pad no longer located in brake caliper (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted lower retaining pin insecure and locking device missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis box section corroded, holed and partially missing (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front anti roll bar assembly not fitted
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear anti roll bar assembly not fitted
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top and bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top and bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))
Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
steering box damp possible leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front track rod (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
steering box damp possible leak
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Emissions not tested excessive smoke (7.3.A.1)
Fuel system component leaking from filter (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front steering damper has slight play in a bush
General light corrosion to chassis in various places
Nearside Rear rear most folding seat security damaged, but not considered excessive
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front steering damper has slight play in a bush
General light corrosion to chassis in various places
Nearside Rear rear most folding seat security damaged, but not considered excessive
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
underside wax oil undersealed
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
o/s drag link joint gaiter split (from steering box)
o/s/f panhard rod bush slightly worn
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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BP51 TWA is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 BP51 TWA, 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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BP51 TWA is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2001.
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