MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
206,153 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle structure sound and secure but some signs of corrosion
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear of pipe (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak gear box end seal
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear of pipe (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak gear box end seal
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
klaxon fitted
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
exhaust smoke intermittently high (needs attention)
klaxon horn fitted
reg plate lamp bulb not working
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
exhaust smoke intermittently high (needs attention)
klaxon horn fitted
reg plate lamp bulb not working
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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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BV51 FNR is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 FNR, 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 BV51 FNR registered?
BV51 FNR is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 December 2001.
Is BV51 FNR safe to buy?
The MOT history for BV51 FNR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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