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BU51 ULL

2001 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

150,478 mi
Last recorded150,478 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 ULL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 150,478 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

chassis covered in substance

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2022 149,407 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 146,386 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 141,659 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 136,575 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 134,343 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 134,343 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 126,456 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 124,813 miles

offside and nearside front swivel housings are damp

offside and nearside rear coil springs corroded

slight coolant and oil leaks

slight lift in rear axle top ball joint

slight play at offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

slight play at offside front wheel bearing

Fail 21 Apr 2017 124,676 miles

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

offside and nearside front swivel housings are damp

offside and nearside rear coil springs corroded

slight coolant and oil leaks

slight lift in rear axle top ball joint

slight play at offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

slight play at offside front wheel bearing

Pass 14 Jun 2016 118,338 miles

coil springs are corroded

coolant leak

front brake discs are worn, pads are getting low

front diff oil leak

offside and nearside front hubs are leaking

oil leaks

rear crossmember is corroded

slight play in rear wheel bearings

steering drop arm ball joint is worn

Fail 7 Jun 2016 118,285 miles

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

coil springs are corroded

coolant leak

front brake discs are worn, pads are getting low

front diff oil leak

offside and nearside front hubs are leaking

oil leaks

rear crossmember is corroded

slight play in rear wheel bearings

steering drop arm ball joint is worn

Pass 10 Jun 2015 112,116 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear cross member corroded

slight coolant leak

slight leak at front exhaust flexible pipe

Fail 8 Jun 2015 112,116 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight coolant leak

slight leak at front exhaust flexible pipe

Pass 9 Jun 2014 105,857 miles

drop arm ball joint is worn

engine / gearbox oil leaks

offside and nearside front hubs leaking

rear cross-member is corroded

slight play at rear wheel bearings

Pass 6 Jun 2013 99,450 miles

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall is cracked

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre is slightly out of shape

offside rear tyre tread worn low on inside edge

water pump area is damp

Pass 18 Jun 2012 92,566 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyre sidewalls are cracked

Pass 20 Jun 2011 85,544 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside and nearside front and rear seat belt webbings slightly damaged

windscreen washers are weak

Pass 21 Jun 2010 78,889 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wiper blades are split on the ends

Pass 4 Jun 2009 70,073 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 62,950 miles

offside rear tyre tread is unevenly worn on the inside edge

Pass 12 Jun 2007 54,741 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 47,102 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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BU51 ULL is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 BU51 ULL, 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 BU51 ULL registered?

BU51 ULL is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is BU51 ULL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 ULL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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