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AY51 FAK

2001 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,116 mi
Last recorded169,116 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Range Rover100,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 FAK
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 169,116 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes and flexi's covered in product/mud (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Head lining in rear of vehicle hanging down providing no view to rear through interior mirror

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has several cuts and is perished and low on tread recommend is changed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear prop - front coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering damper leaking

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension unit damaged but not to excess NSF and both rear air bags heavily perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 169,113 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also bald on inner edge and persished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts ABS wiring (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes and flexi's covered in product/mud (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Head lining in rear of vehicle hanging down providing no view to rear through interior mirror

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has several cuts and is perished and low on tread recommend is changed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear prop - front coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering damper leaking

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension unit damaged but not to excess NSF and both rear air bags heavily perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 167,484 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S/F and both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencers corroded, weakening and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear prop front flexi joint perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess N/S/F and both rear air bags perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear chassis cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 164,938 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSF and both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Steering component deformed but serviceable Both steering damper bushes deteriorated (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess NSF and both rear bags perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 164,931 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Due to suspension fault (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp lens seriously defective Will show white light when side light is working (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Swivel ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Panhard rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished excessively showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Head lining is saggying - is not affecting visibility yet but could touch drivers head causing distraction

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Steering component deformed but serviceable Steering damper bush perished (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess All 4 suspension air bags badly perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 163,523 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All six brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Handle poor operation (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Swivel ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 160,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 160,888 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 157,373 miles

Coolant leak

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 155,222 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant level low

Fail 23 Jan 2020 155,220 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hockey stick bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

coolant level low

Pass 13 Dec 2018 153,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 153,015 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 150,510 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 147,738 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 147,738 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 144,151 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 144,151 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 139,587 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)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 135,833 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 131,809 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 125,307 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 19 Oct 2010 120,721 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 16 Nov 2009 115,247 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 110,977 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 105,754 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 96,676 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 94,967 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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AY51 FAK is a 2001 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 100,333 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY51 FAK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 25 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AY51 FAK is a 2001 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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