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DV51 JPU

2001 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,845 mi
Last recorded116,845 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 JPU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 116,845 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 114,862 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 114,862 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working o/s and n/s (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 112,555 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 112,555 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 110,582 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 110,582 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 107,971 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 107,971 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2021 101,491 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 100,727 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 100,727 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 95,628 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 92,773 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 92,773 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 90,356 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 87,205 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 83,801 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 78,950 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 78,950 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 74,864 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 68,133 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 60,520 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 60,520 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 54,977 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 49,424 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 43,574 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 37,900 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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DV51 JPU is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DV51 JPU, 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 DV51 JPU registered?

DV51 JPU is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 December 2001.

Is DV51 JPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV51 JPU shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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