MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,043 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All wheels protruding wheel arches
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
All wheels protruding wheel arches
Offside Front hub leaking oil
Rear diff leaking oil
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
all wheel and tyres wider than wheel arches
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front hub leaking oil
Rear diff leaking oil
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
all wheel and tyres wider than wheel arches
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front hub leaking oil
all wheels and tyres wider than wheel arches
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working intermittent (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
advise fuel pipe for cab heater showing slight dampness at rear offside chassis
rearmost seats folded away.seat belts not checked.
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
advise fuel pipe for cab heater showing slight dampness at rear offside chassis
advise handbrake light sensitive showing on.
rearmost seats folded away.seat belts not checked.
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AE51 SXH is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 AE51 SXH, 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 AE51 SXH registered?
AE51 SXH is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 November 2001.
Is AE51 SXH safe to buy?
The MOT history for AE51 SXH shows 28 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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