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AO51 WWD

2001 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

197,937 mi
Last recorded197,937 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 WWD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 197,937 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 196,307 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 194,390 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 192,844 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 192,844 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 190,741 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 189,055 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 189,053 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 185,579 miles

Rear crossmember slight corrosion

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 185,579 miles

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 crossmember slight corrosion

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 174,449 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 174,449 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 167,233 miles

Offside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 159,577 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 143,146 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 143,112 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2009 116,499 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 100,034 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 84,680 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 84,680 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 56,847 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 33,890 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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AO51 WWD is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AO51 WWD, 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 AO51 WWD registered?

AO51 WWD is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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