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AO51 WXD

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,964 mi
Last recorded73,964 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 WXD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 73,964 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 73,866 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 73,863 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting END OF CHASSIS (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting HOLES ALONG REAR X MEMBER (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Coolant leak HAD TO FILL HEADER TANK BEFORE THE TEST ()

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX / TRANSFER BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFFERENTIAL PINION SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 73,613 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFFERENTIAL PINION SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 73,610 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFFERENTIAL PINION SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 73,262 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear to center exhaust flange corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2021 73,077 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear center to rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2020 72,394 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

center to rear exhaust flange corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2020 72,394 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

center to rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2019 71,475 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 70,381 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 69,847 miles

Rear of chassis corroding

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 69,742 miles

Engine oil leak.

Front to rear and rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

Steering box has slight dampness.

Pass 22 Jul 2015 68,577 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 68,577 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 65,187 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 61,895 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 55,930 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 49,860 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 49,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 42,624 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear brake discs scored

Fail 17 Jun 2010 42,624 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear brake discs scored

Pass 9 Jun 2009 38,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 30,093 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 26,973 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 21,755 miles

slight power steering box leak

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 WXD is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 WXD, 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 WXD registered?

AO51 WXD is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 October 2001.

Is AO51 WXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 WXD shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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