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DU51 ZDW

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,528 mi
Last recorded63,528 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 ZDW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 63,528 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 61,714 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 61,647 miles

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 59,404 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 59,404 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 55,994 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 52,214 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 48,641 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 44,953 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 41,404 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 37,817 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 34,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 30,080 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 26,847 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 23,949 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 20,928 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 19,095 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 15,689 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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DU51 ZDW is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DU51 ZDW, 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 DU51 ZDW registered?

DU51 ZDW is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is DU51 ZDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU51 ZDW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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