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AV51 DXO

2001 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,482 mi
Last recorded66,482 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 DXO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 66,482 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 66,479 miles

Central Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 61,825 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front drag link has slight play at steering box

Pass 8 Sep 2015 56,309 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 56,305 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 50,770 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 46,093 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 40,782 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 37,616 miles

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 37,616 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 36,468 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front seat belts are slightly frayed where being shut in the doors

Fail 7 Oct 2010 36,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front seat belts are slightly frayed where being shut in the doors

Pass 30 Oct 2009 31,968 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 27,126 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 27,125 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2007 22,240 miles

front steering drop arm ball joint is being held over and knocking on arm

Pass 12 Jul 2006 18,076 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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AV51 DXO is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AV51 DXO, 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 AV51 DXO registered?

AV51 DXO is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is AV51 DXO safe to buy?

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