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BV51 FDJ

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,069 mi
Last recorded138,069 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 FDJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 138,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 137,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 136,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 135,000 miles

Front hub seals leaking

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 133,395 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 133,378 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

front hub seals weeping

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 131,566 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive tipper pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front hub seal slight leak

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front hub seal slight leak

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 131,545 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive tipper pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front hub seal slight leak

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front hub seal slight leak

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 130,167 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 130,167 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 128,892 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 128,583 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 127,834 miles

Front Registration plate damaged

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front swivel seal leaking

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front seat belt buckle cover missing

Offside Front swivel seal leaking

Offside washer jet poor

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt a frame (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 125,594 miles

Both outer mirrors loose but not insecure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre has cuts not deep enough to reach cords

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Trailing arms (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 125,594 miles

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

Both outer mirrors loose but not insecure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre has cuts not deep enough to reach cords

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Trailing arms (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 116,359 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 116,222 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 114,816 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 104,292 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2011 104,292 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 20 May 2010 89,808 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 78,406 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 70,495 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 58,040 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 44,561 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2006 44,451 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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BV51 FDJ is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BV51 FDJ, 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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BV51 FDJ is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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