MOT Status
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83,216 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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))
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)
Ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)
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)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
steering damper bottom bushes have play
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
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
steering damper bush slightly worn
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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