MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,809 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear feed pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear feed pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front swivel seals slightly leaking
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering OSR Chassis corroded in several places as marked up (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front swivel seals slightly leaking
Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
clutch pedal antislip missing
general under body corrosion
heavily undersealed in places
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength footwell x 3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x 4 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring mount x 2 (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
clutch pedal anti slip missing
general under body corrosion
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
general underfloor corosion
Body has slight corrosion Offside pedal box/bulkhead (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear tyre cracked but no cords at time of test
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)
Fuel system component leaking engine area (7.2.3)
Body has slight corrosion offside bulkhead/pedal box (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear tyre cracking but not showing cords at time of test
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Offside Body has slight corrosion Bulkhead footwell (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush A-frame ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Towbar component slightly corroded support stays (6.6.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Spots of flaky corrosion throughout chassis (6.1.A.1)
Headlamp aim too high Near & offisde (1.8)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Body has slight corrosion Bulkhead footwell (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush A-frame ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Towbar component slightly corroded support stays (6.6.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Spots of flaky corrosion throughout chassis (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting BOTH REAR CHASSIS RAILS (6.6.6)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting REAR CROSMMEMBER (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
possible wear in rear halfshafts & drive flanges
rear prop rear uj breaking up
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
possible wear in rear halfshafts & drive flanges
rear prop rear uj breaking up
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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AV51 UFW is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 UFW, 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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AV51 UFW is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 September 2001.
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