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AK51 GWD

2001 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,291 mi
Last recorded164,291 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 GWD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 164,291 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 164,291 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 156,981 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 8 Jun 2022 150,197 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2022 150,197 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUT RIGGER BODY MOUNT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 150,520 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 150,520 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded two pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 150,066 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 148,115 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 148,111 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member and chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 145,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 142,144 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 140,237 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 137,412 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 137,412 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 133,669 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

n/s and o/s wiper blades split

Pass 2 Jan 2013 126,352 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 117,875 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 110,925 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 105,333 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)

bolt loose on n/s/r seat back rest

diesel on engine but no leaks found

Propshaft component defective

Fail 9 Dec 2009 105,333 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

bolt loose on n/s/r seat back rest

diesel on engine but no leaks found

Propshaft component defective

Pass 22 Oct 2008 101,355 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 96,859 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 84,635 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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AK51 GWD is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK51 GWD, 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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AK51 GWD is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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