CarVerify

Free Car Check

HX51 UNP

2001 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,464 mi
Last recorded150,464 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 UNP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 150,464 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear. unable to see pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front bump-stop missing

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four road tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion to underside front and rear suspension components

Pass 21 Sep 2024 149,300 miles

all brake discs worn (pads approximately 50% worn)

all brake flexi ferrules corroded

all brake flexi ferrules deteriorated

both front hub seals damp

general corrosion to underside

o/s front bump stop missing

oil leak but not excessive

Fail 15 Aug 2024 149,300 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working Both sides front (3.4 (a))

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both sides front hub seals damp

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs worn rear pads 50% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

O/S/F bump stop missing

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

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

general corrosion to underside

washers poor operation

Pass 16 Aug 2023 148,959 miles

Both sides front hubs damp

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs worn pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes and dust covers perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides front (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

diff oil leaks

Pass 12 Aug 2022 147,309 miles

Both sides front hubs damp

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F pads low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R inner pad getting low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Centre rear upper radius arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four deteriorated in outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine and trans oil leaks

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2021 144,471 miles

Both front hubs damp

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

all four road tyres age related cracks

front steering link gaiters perished and split

Pass 13 Aug 2020 143,285 miles

transmission oil leak

n/s rear lower shocker bush worn

steering box misting oil

Pass 25 Jul 2019 141,429 miles

n/s door difficult to close

slight general oil leaks

steering box misting oil

Pass 15 Jun 2018 139,174 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 134,569 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 130,212 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 31 May 2016 130,212 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 126,678 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 124,714 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s front brake binding slightly

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 22 Apr 2013 124,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s front brake binding slightly

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 18 Jan 2013 124,706 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front brake inbalance 24%

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 22 Nov 2011 124,197 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 119,320 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 112,937 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 110,393 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 110,387 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 101,281 miles

clutch pedal rubber split

damage to both seatbelts

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and cracked and perished

nearside headlamp lense cracked

offside rear shock absorber upper bushes worn

rear fog light pale red

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

various oil leaks

windscreen damaged

wipers poor

Fail 31 Aug 2007 101,281 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

clutch pedal rubber split

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge,tyre also cracked and perished

nearside headlamp lense cracked

offside rear shock absorber upper bushes worn

rear fog lamp pale red when on

various oil leaks

windscreen damaged

wipers poor

Pass 12 Sep 2006 91,165 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 91,165 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

rear propshaft rear u/j worn

Pass 3 Oct 2005 75,276 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

low initial servo action

offside front and nearside front seatbelts damaged

offside headlamp lense damaged

rear number plate damaged

various slight oil leaks

wear in both rear shock absorber upper bushes

wear in steering damper mounting bushes

windscreen damaged

wipers poor

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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HX51 UNP is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Black 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 HX51 UNP, 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

How do I check the history of HX51 UNP?

You can check the full history of HX51 UNP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HX51 UNP registered?

HX51 UNP is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is HX51 UNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX51 UNP 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.

Does HX51 UNP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HX51 UNP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.