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AC51 HPJ

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

1,061 mi
Last recorded1,061 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC51 HPJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2014 1,061 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 1,061 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 945 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 943 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 801 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2012
Pass 15 Dec 2010 573 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 573 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 497 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 497 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 410 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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AC51 HPJ is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AC51 HPJ, 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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How do I check the history of AC51 HPJ?

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What year was AC51 HPJ registered?

AC51 HPJ is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AC51 HPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC51 HPJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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