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AW51 VVV

2001 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,396 mi
Last recorded141,396 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW51 VVV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 141,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper and lower, Off side and near side (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 May 2023 139,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Off side and near side (5.3.2 (c))

Tow socket deteriorated

Fail 4 May 2023 139,868 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Off side and near side (5.3.2 (c))

Tow socket deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2022 138,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 136,700 miles

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

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

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

clutch master cylinder reservoir cap missing

oil leaks

Pass 10 Jan 2020 134,349 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front trailing arm rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

clutch master cylinder reservoir cap missing

Pass 21 Dec 2018 133,151 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play joint on top rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise clutch master cylinder top missing

Fail 12 Dec 2018 133,116 miles

Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play joint on top rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise clutch master cylinder top missing

Pass 13 Dec 2017 130,259 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 130,257 miles

Fuel system component leaking switch leaking on fuel block on engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 127,094 miles

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

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

Rear advise ball joint on top rear axle slight play

Fail 16 Dec 2016 127,094 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear advise ball joint on top rear axle slight play

Pass 5 Jan 2016 123,635 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 123,633 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 118,980 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 115,864 miles

Advise rear axle top 'A'frame mount ball joint slight play

Fail 5 Nov 2013 115,864 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Advise rear axle top 'A'frame mount ball joint slight play

Pass 9 Oct 2012 113,812 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 113,812 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 112,163 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 112,162 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 110,414 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 107,592 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 102,632 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 102,632 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 83,211 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

off side front side light cover brocken

rear fog light damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2006 69,527 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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AW51 VVV is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AW51 VVV, 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 AW51 VVV registered?

AW51 VVV is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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