MOT Status
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103,403 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Caliper pistons corroded.
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Both front calipers have corroded pistons.
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Both front calipers have corroded pistons.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint between rear sections. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
All tyres in excess of 10 years old
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear cross member rusted
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear chassis cross member rusting
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear chassis cross member rusting
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear crossmember rusting
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear crossmember rusting
Nearside rear tyre slightly perished on inside wall
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear cross member beginning to corrode
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
o/s/f hub rear seal begining to leak
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BX51 WME is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.
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 BX51 WME, 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 WME registered?
BX51 WME is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 October 2001.
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