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BSZ 5713

2001 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

166,177 mi
Last recorded166,177 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSZ 5713
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 166,177 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 166,145 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 137,473 miles
Fail 28 May 2023 137,457 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 137,437 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 137,139 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2022 121,308 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 115,955 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2021 115,941 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 108,617 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 108,578 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 103,537 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 94,028 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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BSZ 5713 is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 BSZ 5713, 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

How do I check the history of BSZ 5713?

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What year was BSZ 5713 registered?

BSZ 5713 is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is BSZ 5713 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSZ 5713 shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BSZ 5713 have outstanding finance?

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