MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,478 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
chassis covered in substance
front discs slightly corroded
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front tyre sidewalls are cracked
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
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
offside rear tyre tread is unevenly worn on the inside edge
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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