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LN51 DXH

2001 Dennis Dart

Red Diesel 5883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,182 mi
Last recorded149,182 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Dennis Dart45,613 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 DXH
MakeDennis
ModelDart
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,883cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2026 149,182 miles

Brake valve inadequately mounted main air pipe by o/r axle area cable tied, fire hazard (1.1.7 (c))

Entrance/exit door 'door open' warning device inoperative warning light on all the time even doors/windows closed (9.1.1 (d))

Entrance/exit door emergency control inoperative 1 of 2 entrance step lights not working (9.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front both sides chassis holed, and 3rd one by o/s top chassis holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Body not fully secure exit door floor rotten (6.2.2 (a) (i))

INTERIOR OF VEHICLE REALLY POOR

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

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

Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus on all rear tyres (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear outer tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator box corroded badly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle chassis corroded badly overall (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 148,916 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 147,561 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 147,431 miles

Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Upper Outline marker lamp not working All (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 146,350 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 136,041 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 123,616 miles

Early stages of corrosion around both rear air bags @ top mountings

Pass 28 Oct 2016 104,065 miles

Coolant leak ()

nearside rear top pedestal mount corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2015 84,793 miles

advise offside front shakle bolts /nuts

Pass 7 Nov 2014
Pass 23 Nov 2013 45,983 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 46,983 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2012
Pass 26 Nov 2011
Pass 27 Nov 2010 15 miles

How Reliable is the Dennis Dart?

Based on 713 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
5,757
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 18
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 8
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8
Braking system leaking 7
Headlamp aim too low 5
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LN51 DXH is a 2001 Dennis Dart in Red with a 5,883cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Dennis Dart models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 45,613 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Dennis Dart fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LN51 DXH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dennis Dart typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Dennis Dart is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LN51 DXH registered?

LN51 DXH is a 2001 Dennis Dart, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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