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AO51 ZNG

2001 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,734 mi
Last recorded196,734 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 ZNG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 196,734 miles

Exhaust centre/ rear joint deteriorated

Front hub seals weeping

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 196,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering damper (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust centre/ rear joint deteriorated

Front hub seals weeping

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 191,863 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

offside front shock absorber mounting has slight corrosion

slight oil leak from front swivel hub seals

slight wear in steering damper end bush

some rusting of main chassis components

Pass 21 Nov 2016 183,421 miles

Full inspection of brake pipes not possible, underseal coated

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)

Steering damper mounting bush heavily worn.

Pass 19 Nov 2015 173,784 miles

Full inspection of brake pipes not possible, underseal coated.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering damper rubber mounting bush worn badly.

Fail 17 Nov 2015 173,784 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Full inspection of brake pipes not possible, underseal coated.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering damper rubber mounting bush worn badly.

Fail 16 Oct 2014 171,165 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 171,165 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 153,892 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 152,783 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 152,783 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 140,039 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 124,220 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 104,165 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 89,501 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2007 89,501 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2006 71,388 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 71,155 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

front inner brake pads low

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 ZNG is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AO51 ZNG, 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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AO51 ZNG is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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