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HM51 JAM

2001 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,641 mi
Last recorded160,641 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHM51 JAM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 160,641 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 156,321 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

chassis slightly corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2023 151,389 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

chassis slightly corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2022 147,787 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 142,210 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 139,622 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 137,956 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 135,300 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 129,013 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 123,286 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play swivel hub housing (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 112,490 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 105,505 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 101,207 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 99,277 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear crossmember corroded and holed

Fail 30 Oct 2012 99,276 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear crossmember corroded and holed

Pass 12 Oct 2011 95,630 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 88,296 miles

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

front axle seals just starting to leak.

Pass 26 Oct 2009 77,741 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 76,997 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

center seat belt outer casing in poor condition

diff oil leak

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2008 76,062 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 70,666 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 70,665 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 64,984 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 649,848 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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HM51 JAM is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HM51 JAM, 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 HM51 JAM registered?

HM51 JAM is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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