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AP51 AOK

2001 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

154,651 mi
Last recorded154,651 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 154,651 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

differential fluid leaking

Fail 14 Nov 2023 154,650 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

differential fluid leaking

Pass 6 Dec 2022 152,767 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 152,767 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front wipers not checked

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 144,807 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 139,444 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 125,554 miles

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 125,550 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 124,816 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 122,125 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 121,583 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2015 120,732 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 119,023 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 117,199 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2013 117,199 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2012 115,054 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2012 115,054 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2011 113,157 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 113,112 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

coolant below minimum

oil leak from transfer box

Pass 30 Apr 2010 108,859 miles

Oil leaks at nearside and offside front swivels.

Fail 27 Apr 2010 108,859 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leaks at nearside and offside front swivels.

Pass 5 May 2009 97,483 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 844,793 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 60,753 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 60,753 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 AOK is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AOK, 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 AOK is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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