MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,030 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS
rear propshaft,rear u/j worn
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
rear propshaft,rear u/j worn
Slight seepage from swivel hub seals, not affecting brakes
Slight seepage from front swivel hubs.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Tow bar removed to pass mot.
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear number plate deteriorating.can still be read at distance
Child seat fitted, offside rear.
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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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AO51 WXE is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 WXE, 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 WXE registered?
AO51 WXE is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2001.
Is AO51 WXE safe to buy?
The MOT history for AO51 WXE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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