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BU51 XYB

2001 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

219,935 mi
Last recorded219,935 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 XYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 219,935 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 215,623 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 215,601 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 207,546 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 186,481 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 175,298 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 175,296 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 169,171 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe goes to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 164,971 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 161,382 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 161,377 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2015 157,494 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 154,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Mar 2013 149,861 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 144,994 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 134,402 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 115,994 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 104,464 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 95,458 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 88,085 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 73,709 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 XYB is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 XYB, 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 BU51 XYB registered?

BU51 XYB is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is BU51 XYB safe to buy?

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