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AP51 XSH

2001 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,066 mi
Last recorded92,066 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 92,066 miles

Brake pipes have protective coating.

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 92,008 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Brake pipes have protective coating.

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 89,667 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 89,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 86,238 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 86,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/s/f tyre close to inner arch with full lock applied.

Pass 30 Nov 2010 84,225 miles

Steel brake pipes showing slight corrosion.

Pass 29 Dec 2009 81,777 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 81,721 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 78,804 miles

Steel brake pipes showing slight corrosion.

Fail 4 Dec 2008 78,803 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steel brake pipes showing slight corrosion.

Pass 17 Dec 2007 72,902 miles

Slight leakage n/s/f hub assy.

Fail 14 Dec 2007 72,736 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight leakage n/s/f hub assy.

Pass 27 Nov 2006 61,410 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)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 14,306 miles

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

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 XSH is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XSH, 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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What year was AP51 XSH registered?

AP51 XSH is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 December 2001.

Is AP51 XSH safe to buy?

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