MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,439 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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door latches sticking
fluid around fuel tank
oil leaking from engine
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
door latches sticking
fluid around fuel tank
oil leaking from engine
both wipers starting to split
front brake pads worn and discs corroded
oil leaking from engine and front axle
passenger door catch sticking
slight play passenger track rod end
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both wipers starting to split
front brake pads worn and discs corroded
oil leaking from engine and front axle
passenger door catch sticking
slight play passenger track rod end
fluid around fuel tank
passenger track rod end rubbers perished
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
fluid around fuel tank
passenger track rod end rubbers perished
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front door not always latching securely closed
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AP51 VSD is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2002 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 91,689 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 VSD, 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 24 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was AP51 VSD registered?
AP51 VSD is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 February 2002.
Is AP51 VSD safe to buy?
The MOT history for AP51 VSD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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