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HX51 UOE

2001 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

131,669 mi
Last recorded131,669 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 UOE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 131,669 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 130,155 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 127,841 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 126,279 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 122,713 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 119,039 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 116,294 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 111,976 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 106,631 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 102,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering damper damaged but serviceable slight play in bush (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 98,077 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 95,604 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 92,294 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 87,468 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 80,666 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 74,214 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 74,214 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 62,204 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 60,186 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 57,104 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 53,597 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 49,916 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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HX51 UOE is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 UOE, 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 HX51 UOE registered?

HX51 UOE is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is HX51 UOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX51 UOE shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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