MOT Status
ValidMileage
155,211 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))
high blevel brake light not working
Nearside Front Hub/Sphere Seal Seepage
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Hub/Sphere Seals Seeping- Both Sides
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arms axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Track rod rear of front axle (2.1.3 (b) (i))
All brake pipes covered in underseal not allowing full inspection for corrosion
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Power steering box has small leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Corrosion to brake pipes
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Corrosion to brake pipes
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
corrosion under vehicle
mud under vehicle
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AM51 MUD is a 2003 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 67.9%.
Across all 2003 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 86,068 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 AM51 MUD, 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 23 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was AM51 MUD registered?
AM51 MUD is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 November 2003.
Is AM51 MUD safe to buy?
The MOT history for AM51 MUD shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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