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DX51 LZP

2001 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

158,423 mi
Last recorded158,423 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 LZP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 158,423 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Nov 2019 155,345 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Oct 2018 146,785 miles

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Apr 2016 143,054 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to underside of vehcle

front number plate damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2015 132,663 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 129,307 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 129,143 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2013 124,108 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 124,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 118,532 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 112,769 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 97,093 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight nicks in o/s/front seat belt

Pass 3 Mar 2009 81,999 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 72,776 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 64,671 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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DX51 LZP is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DX51 LZP, 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 DX51 LZP registered?

DX51 LZP is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 October 2001.

Is DX51 LZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 LZP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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