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BX51 WLO

2001 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

60,799 mi
Last recorded60,799 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 WLO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 60,799 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 60,209 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyres slightly perished on outer sidewalls

o/s side step corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2024 59,769 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s side step corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2023 59,232 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s side step corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2022 57,937 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 1 Aug 2022 57,937 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 31 Jul 2021 56,566 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 55,428 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced transmission mounting beam to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 54,192 miles

Underside slightly corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2018 52,909 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Offside door step corroded and hold

Under tray fitted and slightly oil on tray

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2017 51,902 miles

Rear exhaust system corroded

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Both fronts (5.2.2a)

Slight engine and transfer box oil weap

Fail 1 Aug 2017 51,902 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear mounting corroded away (part of crossmember) (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter area, suspect filter body corroded through (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Short caliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear axle pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Rear crossmember, both sides (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both fronts (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Short caliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust system corroded

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Both fronts (5.2.2a)

Slight engine and transfer box oil weap

Pass 2 Aug 2016 50,763 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak from engine area

oil leak from transmission brake area

rear cross member corroding

Fail 1 Aug 2016 50,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak from engine area

oil leak from transmission brake area

rear cross member corroding

Pass 30 Jul 2015 49,770 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 48,528 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all four tyres starting to perish.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 47,304 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 46,039 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 44,465 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 44,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 42,759 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 40,827 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 39,366 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 38,841 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 38,190 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 37,536 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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BX51 WLO is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BX51 WLO, 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 BX51 WLO registered?

BX51 WLO is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 November 2001.

Is BX51 WLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX51 WLO shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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