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AV51 UFW

2001 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

163,809 mi
Last recorded163,809 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 163,809 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear feed pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 May 2023 163,807 miles

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))

Pass 24 May 2022 162,979 miles

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))

Fail 20 May 2022 162,971 miles

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))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 159,663 miles

Front swivel seals slightly leaking

Fail 30 Nov 2020

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 156,367 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 156,367 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 153,849 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 146,971 miles

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)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 146,329 miles

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 142,015 miles

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)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 142,015 miles

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 134,413 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 134,358 miles

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 129,576 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 119,215 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 119,214 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 103,965 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 92,779 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 91,242 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 88,277 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 88,277 miles

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 84,141 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 82,256 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 78,881 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 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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