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116,755 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated back axle diff top tie rod ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre slight perishing
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre slight perishing
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
engine cover fitted obscuring components
nearside rear tyre perished and cut
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
engine cover fitted obscuring components
nearside rear tyre perished and cut
Electrical wiring insecure tow bar and horn (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
engine cover fitted obscuring components
horn is insecure
items removed from drivers view prior to test
nearsided rear tyre perished and cut
rear prop shaft universal joint (rear) has excessive play
various brake pipes painted/greased/covered in insulation tape
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint propshaft (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s mirror poor
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
o/s mirror poor
all for tyres wearing low and splitting
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
all for tyres wearing low and splitting
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
n/s/r tyre has cuts but not reaching cords
tow bar not fitted at time of test
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
n/s/r tyre has cuts but not reaching cords
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
horn switch poor
o/s mirror glass poor condition
rear shocker top mounts poor condition
horn switch poor
o/s mirror glass poor condition
rear shocker top mounts poor condition
Centre Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
FRONT TYRE WEAR UNEVEN. FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW. REAR BRAKE PADS WORN TO SERVICE LIMIT.SCREEN WASHER JETS PARTIALLY BLOCKED.
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BV51 FNW is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.
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 FNW, 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 FNW is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 November 2001.
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