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AV51 XHG

2001 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,803 mi
Last recorded85,803 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 85,803 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 84,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 80,901 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 80,901 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 79,763 miles

coolant level low

Pass 5 Nov 2016 75,163 miles

Both Front Hub Swivels Leaking Grease

Both Front Wheels Binding But Not Excessively

Exhaust System Corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2015 74,462 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 71,768 miles

slight leak n/s and o/s front hub seals

Fail 29 Oct 2014 71,679 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

slight leak n/s and o/s front hub seals

Pass 25 Oct 2013 69,849 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight leakage n/s and o/s front hub seals

Pass 1 Nov 2012 66,177 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 63,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

rear brake discs pitted/rusty on inner faces

slight corrosion to rear crossmember

Pass 10 Feb 2011 60,896 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 55,453 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 50,613 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 50,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 40,950 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 27,769 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 XHG is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XHG, 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 XHG registered?

AV51 XHG is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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