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DE51 OZM

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

125,983 mi
Last recorded125,983 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 OZM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 125,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 124,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Sep 2023 122,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 122,917 miles

Exhaust system insecure center bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 119,441 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 116,476 miles

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 18 Jun 2020 112,674 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 108,999 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 104,013 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 101,744 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 97,307 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 93,112 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 89,332 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 85,375 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 81,297 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 77,148 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 73,887 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 70,883 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 68,567 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 64,817 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 559,604 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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DE51 OZM is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 DE51 OZM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE51 OZM registered?

DE51 OZM is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is DE51 OZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE51 OZM shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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