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AP51 ORF

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

113,670 mi
Last recorded113,670 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 ORF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 113,670 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 111,245 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 108,557 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 106,647 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe on Chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 104,572 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 102,143 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 100,621 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 96,410 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 92,788 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 89,730 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 86,992 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 82,074 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 774,199 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 72,547 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 31,206 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 59,697 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 53,204 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 47,471 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 42,040 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 33,092 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 23,619 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 23,619 miles

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

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 ORF is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 AP51 ORF, 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 ORF registered?

AP51 ORF is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is AP51 ORF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 ORF shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AP51 ORF have outstanding finance?

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