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AP51 ORG

2001 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,796 mi
Last recorded122,796 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 122,796 miles

Drop arm ball joint has slight play

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track control arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 115,758 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Cracked ()

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 115,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Cracked ()

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 110,678 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 110,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Bump stop is missing

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting has failed but the system is still secure

Pass 8 Mar 2022 106,109 miles

Chassis has some areas of general corrosion but they are not considered excessive

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop is missing

Offside Front Swivel housing is leaking

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 106,105 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Chassis has some areas of corrosion but not considered excessive

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Swivel housing has some play and is leaking

Nearside Rear Bump stop is missing

Offside Front Swivel housing is leaking

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 102,055 miles

Both front axle swivel housings are leaking grease

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Swivel housing has slight play in the bearings

Nearside Rear Bump stop is missing

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 102,046 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front axle swivel housings are leaking grease

Nearside Front Swivel housing has slight play in the bearings

Nearside Rear Bump stop is missing

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 98,846 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel leaking

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fog lamp slightly discoloured

Fail 2 Dec 2019 98,846 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to burst brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to Rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel leaking

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Fog lamp slightly discoloured

Pass 10 Nov 2018 94,086 miles

Brake pipes have been protected

N/s front swivel joint seal has slight weep

Parking brake only just met minimum requirements

Pass 21 Nov 2017 90,179 miles

Brake pipes have been protected

N/s front swivel joint seal has slight weep

Fail 17 Nov 2017 90,177 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

N/s front swivel joint seal has slight weep

Pass 10 Nov 2016 87,867 miles

oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2015 77,526 miles

Nearside Front Swivel hub leaking oil slightly

Pass 14 Nov 2014 67,466 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2014 67,465 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2013 62,608 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2013 62,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front to rear brake pipe corroded

n/s/f drag link very worn

noise from o/s/f wheel when rotated

rear crossmember corroded

rear shock bushes worn and very soft

Pass 6 Nov 2012 59,433 miles

rear shock bushes worn

screen chipped

Fail 6 Nov 2012 59,433 miles

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

rear axle seal leaking

rear gearbox seal leaking

rear shock bushes worn

screen chipped

Pass 18 Oct 2011 54,425 miles

ADVISE - FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED AT FLEXY

ADVISE - O/S/F FLEXY SUPPLY PIPE AND FLEXY FERRULE CORRODED

ADVISE - REAR CROSS MEMBER/BACK PANEL CORRODED

ADVISE - REAR EXHAUST FLANGE VERY WEAK AND CRACKED

ADVISE - REAR SHOCKS TOP BUSHES VERY WORN

ADVISE - SCREEN CHIPPED IN ZONE "B"

Fail 18 Oct 2011 54,425 miles

ADVISE - FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED AT FLEXY

ADVISE - O/S/F FLEXY SUPPLY PIPE AND FLEXY FERRULE CORRODED

ADVISE - REAR CROSS MEMBER/BACK PANEL CORRODED

ADVISE - REAR EXHAUST FLANGE VERY WEAK AND CRACKED

ADVISE - REAR SHOCKS TOP BUSHES VERY WORN

ADVISE - SCREEN CHIPPED IN ZONE "B"

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 49,219 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 44,074 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 38,828 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 38,828 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 32,756 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2007 32,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 26,559 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 19,837 miles

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

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 ORG is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 ORG, 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 ORG is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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