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DJ51 ROB

2001 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

213,747 mi
Last recorded213,747 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ51 ROB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 213,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 213,614 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 210,607 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 200,102 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 194,283 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 186,686 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 174,173 miles

rear cross member correded

Pass 29 Jun 2018 169,980 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 162,609 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 154,568 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 145,791 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 133,852 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 125,791 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 111,322 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 108,934 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 100,958 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 93,819 miles

Front axle pinion oil seal damp

Fail 20 Apr 2009 93,819 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front axle pinion oil seal damp

Pass 19 Apr 2008 80,107 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 67,539 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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DJ51 ROB is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 DJ51 ROB, 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 DJ51 ROB registered?

DJ51 ROB is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is DJ51 ROB safe to buy?

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