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BV51 FNT

2001 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

247,585 mi
Last recorded247,585 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 247,585 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 247,582 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 239,931 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 232,327 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 232,326 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 223,757 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 223,748 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 217,059 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 217,056 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 208,093 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside radius arm to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 208,092 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Passenger's seat insecure Nearside and Offside (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside radius arm to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 201,633 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 201,633 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 194,913 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 194,913 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg holed (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt imeditate drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body cross member at rear of vehicle in line with rear of rear doors (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed and nearside rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 189,008 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 176,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 176,781 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 165,347 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 151,505 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 151,503 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 138,421 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 126,832 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 116,375 miles

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

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

Some wear to front brake discs

Fail 28 Dec 2011 116,172 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 105,078 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 105,078 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 92,202 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 80,821 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 69,805 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 580,079 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 46,729 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 FNT is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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