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HN51 OKW

2001 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

51,926 mi
Last recorded51,926 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 51,926 miles

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

under body corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2024 51,302 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 51,001 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 50,635 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 50,080 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 49,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 48,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 47,339 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 47,339 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 45,751 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 44,969 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 44,969 miles

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 43,694 miles

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

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

Offside Front Small cut in outer side wall

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 42,733 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Nov 2013 41,686 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 40,879 miles

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Fail 27 Dec 2012 40,879 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 28 Dec 2011 39,340 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 37,632 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front bull bar fitted

steering wheel assist fitted to steering wheel

Pass 30 Dec 2010 37,632 miles

front bull bar fitted

steering wheel assist fitted to steering wheel

Pass 7 Jan 2010 35,793 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 33,780 miles

all tyres starting to split around the bead

Pass 17 Dec 2007 30,318 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

slight cracking to o/s front tyre outer side wall

Pass 20 Dec 2006 27,399 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 25,048 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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HN51 OKW is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 OKW, 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 HN51 OKW registered?

HN51 OKW is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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