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BV51 FNS

2001 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

128,084 mi
Last recorded128,084 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 128,084 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 126,435 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 123,722 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 120,551 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2021 117,331 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2021 117,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 113,338 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 111,664 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 106,667 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 101,500 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear upper bushes (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 96,941 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 91,646 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 85,003 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 79,388 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 72,839 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 68,150 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 61,829 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 53,880 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 47,774 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 43,106 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 35,628 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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BV51 FNS is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 FNS, 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

How do I check the history of BV51 FNS?

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What year was BV51 FNS registered?

BV51 FNS is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is BV51 FNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV51 FNS shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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