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BV51 FNR

2001 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

206,153 mi
Last recorded206,153 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 FNR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 206,153 miles

Vehicle structure sound and secure but some signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2015 204,112 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear of pipe (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak gear box end seal

Fail 7 Dec 2015 204,112 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 199,300 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 191,528 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 191,526 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 184,230 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 170,908 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 170,228 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 154,686 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 141,401 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 124,941 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 112,602 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 101,434 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 89,734 miles

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.

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 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.

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