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HN51 OKP

2001 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,841 mi
Last recorded71,841 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 OKP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 71,841 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 68,675 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 67,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 65,356 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 67,338 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 63,028 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 61,552 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 59,130 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 59,084 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 58,696 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 58,133 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 57,420 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 56,510 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 55,531 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 55,459 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 53,377 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 50,813 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 47,153 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 47,153 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 40,559 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 40,559 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 40,404 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

The O/S/F Tyre has some small cuts in the outer side wall

The O/S/R Tyre has a brass nail in the treaded area.

The locking Fuel Filler cap is not locked

the Reverse light does not work

Fail 11 Feb 2009 40,404 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

The O/S/F Tyre has some small cuts in the outer side wall

The O/S/R Tyre has a brass nail in the treaded area.

The locking Fuel Filler cap is not locked

the Reverse light does not work

Pass 7 Feb 2008 38,776 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 38,776 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 28,794 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 28,686 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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HN51 OKP is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HN51 OKP, 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 HN51 OKP registered?

HN51 OKP is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is HN51 OKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN51 OKP shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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