MOT Status
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123,491 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced center rear cab (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced center rear cab (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel system component leaking leak at filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Coolant leak pipe in engine bay from t-piece above bellhousing ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near and offside (1.1.11 (c))
chassis has slight corrosion in places
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
chassis has slight corrosion in places
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)
both front hub seals slightly leaking
brake pipes covered in wax oil
coolant bottle lid missing
engine cover
oil leak
under side covered in wax oil
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
under side covered in wax oil
Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)
both front hub seals slightly leaking
brake pipes covered in wax oil
coolant bottle lid missing
engine cover
oil leak
Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
rear cross member corroded
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
rear cross member corroded
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AK51 YXE is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 AK51 YXE, 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 AK51 YXE registered?
AK51 YXE is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 October 2001.
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