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122,796 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
Brake pipes have been protected
N/s front swivel joint seal has slight weep
Parking brake only just met minimum requirements
Brake pipes have been protected
N/s front swivel joint seal has slight weep
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
oil leak
Nearside Front Swivel hub leaking oil slightly
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
front to rear brake pipe corroded
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
front to rear brake pipe corroded
rear crossmember corroded
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
rear shock bushes worn
screen chipped
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
rear axle seal leaking
rear gearbox seal leaking
rear shock bushes worn
screen chipped
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"
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)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
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)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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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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