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AP51 LTU

2001 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,183 mi
Last recorded148,183 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 LTU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 148,183 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 149,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 148,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 146,746 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 146,735 miles

Emissions not tested no oil in engine (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 139,691 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 130,654 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres perished and cracking

both rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 19 Jun 2016 122,795 miles

Front Number plate damaged

Rear Exhaust hanger snapped

Fail 19 Jun 2016 122,795 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Number plate damaged

Rear Exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 13 Jun 2015 118,220 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 106,504 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2013 97,666 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 87,085 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 87,076 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

n/s head light aim poor

rear cross member surface rust

Pass 26 Aug 2011 86,763 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 86,762 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Coolent level low

Front offside wiper blade split

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 78,148 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 65,935 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 51,293 miles

o/s/r side facing seatbelt buckle broken

screen damage outside swept area

Fail 23 Jul 2008 51,268 miles

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

light damage to n/s/f seatbelt

o/s/r side facing seatbelt buckle broken

screen damage outside swept area

Pass 20 Jul 2007 47,157 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 40,679 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 LTU is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AP51 LTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP51 LTU registered?

AP51 LTU is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is AP51 LTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 LTU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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