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DK51 PWJ

2001 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

183,170 mi
Last recorded183,170 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 PWJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 183,170 miles

BONNET CATCH BROKE STILL OPENS PULLING CABLE

FRONT HUB SEALS WEEPING

REAR DISCS CORRODED BRAKE PADS 4MM

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE TO REAR (6.1.2 (a))

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 13 Nov 2023 191,389 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 176,548 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 176,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 176,395 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering marked in orange (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering marked orange (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2012 167,979 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 154,733 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 143,009 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 129,295 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 129,271 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 115,486 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 98,728 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 81,350 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 52,852 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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DK51 PWJ is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DK51 PWJ, 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 DK51 PWJ registered?

DK51 PWJ is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is DK51 PWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK51 PWJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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