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AR51 XCF

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,216 mi
Last recorded83,216 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 XCF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 83,216 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 83,216 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember holed near towbar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 82,641 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crosmmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 82,641 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crosmmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 81,484 miles

Central Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 80,429 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 79,252 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 79,252 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush 2x chips (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 78,301 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 78,301 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 77,059 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 77,059 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 75,207 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 75,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 72,410 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 72,410 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 68,706 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 68,706 miles

Ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 62,557 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 62,257 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 56,462 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 56,462 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 50,266 miles

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

steering damper bottom bushes have play

Fail 12 Dec 2013 50,266 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

steering damper bottom bushes have play

Pass 12 Dec 2012 45,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 41,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 41,232 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 37,645 miles

steering damper bush slightly worn

Pass 14 Dec 2009 33,032 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 29,698 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 25,856 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 22,386 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 18,227 miles

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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AR51 XCF is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AR51 XCF, 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 AR51 XCF registered?

AR51 XCF is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is AR51 XCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 XCF shows 33 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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