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HK51 DXB

2001 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

151,262 mi
Last recorded151,262 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 DXB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 151,262 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 151,256 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 149,217 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 149,217 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 145,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 143,452 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 141,381 miles

underside muddy

Pass 4 Mar 2021 138,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in sidewalls and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in sidewalls and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in sidewalls and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in sidewalls and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 135,860 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

steering damper bush worn

Pass 8 Mar 2019 132,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 128,500 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 31 Oct 2016 127,647 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 126,101 miles

bottom brake servo corroded

exhaust centre surpport bracket corroded

rear centre chassis corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2014 122,923 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 122,923 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 122,197 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 120,575 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 8 Jun 2011 119,130 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 119,129 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

horn volume low, but loud enough to be heard

Pass 23 Jun 2010 116,185 miles

front propshaft front u/j worn

Pass 12 May 2009 111,728 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 111,728 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar adjustment assembly inadequately locked (2.4.E.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 107,521 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 99,613 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 87,067 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 87,067 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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HK51 DXB is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HK51 DXB, 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 HK51 DXB registered?

HK51 DXB is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is HK51 DXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK51 DXB shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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