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AP51 ANU

2001 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

134,482 mi
Last recorded134,482 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 ANU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 134,482 miles

rear crossmember rusted tow bar removed

Fail 22 May 2017 134,482 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

rear crossmember rusted tow bar removed

Pass 27 May 2016 120,588 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 120,549 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 107,308 miles

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

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

tow bar removed

Fail 1 Jun 2015 107,308 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 106,450 miles

nsf axle sphere leaking oil

nsf brake pipe to flexi hose corroded

osf caliper brake pipe corroded

play in osr shock absorber top and bottom mouting bushs

play in rear prop shaft rear uj

slight play in drag link ball joint

Fail 7 Jan 2014 106,453 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in drag link ball joint

nsf axle sphere leaking oil

nsf brake pipe to flexi hose corroded

osf caliper brake pipe corroded

play in osr shock absorber top and bottom mouting bushs

play in rear prop shaft rear uj

Pass 18 Jan 2013 104,499 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 104,498 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 101,970 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 100,682 miles

nearside steering tie bar ball joint slight play

Pass 24 Aug 2009 98,978 miles

o/s/r shock lower bush has slight movement

Fail 24 Aug 2009 98,977 miles

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

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

o/s/r shock lower bush has slight movement

Pass 19 Sep 2008 97,103 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 93,745 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 93,740 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 88,529 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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AP51 ANU 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 61.1%.

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 AP51 ANU, 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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AP51 ANU is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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