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AV51 HNE

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,450 mi
Last recorded134,450 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 HNE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 134,450 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 133,490 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bushes. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 130,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 123,128 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 116,117 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 111,023 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 104,539 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 98,103 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 88,385 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 80,726 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 72,354 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 62,949 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 53,187 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 50,907 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 50,875 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 44,959 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear step broken and bolted with one bolt

Fail 19 Oct 2009 44,959 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear step broken and bolted with one bolt

Pass 28 Oct 2008 40,895 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 40,892 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 35,204 miles

some play in front transverse rod bushes.

Pass 27 Sep 2006 24,542 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 HNE is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HNE, 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 HNE registered?

AV51 HNE is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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