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BX51 WNE

2001 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

116,611 mi
Last recorded116,611 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 WNE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 116,611 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 111,809 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from power steering pump (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 111,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from power steering pump (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 111,797 miles

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring saddles on axle (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear propshaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 110,177 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 110,175 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 109,754 miles

Central Front steering idler bush slight play

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger on top (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 108,953 miles

Central Front steering idler bush slight play

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 108,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Steering ilder bush slight play

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 107,778 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules axle to chassis (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 107,774 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 107,250 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 107,249 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 106,553 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 106,553 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 105,117 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 105,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 102,375 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2013 102,355 miles

Centre Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 93,846 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner side

front diff seal for driveshaft slight leak

n/s door mirror

Pass 28 Sep 2011 922,928 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 87,082 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 87,082 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 May 2009 76,990 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 70,806 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 64,664 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 54,679 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 54,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 46,962 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 WNE is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 WNE, 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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BX51 WNE is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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