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DA51 AEY

2001 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,886 mi
Last recorded139,886 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 AEY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2012 139,886 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust in rusty condition

rear panel has been repaired by welding

rear panel rusted and holed not in prescribed area

Fail 14 Nov 2012 139,886 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust in rusty condition

rear panel has been repaired by welding

rear panel rusted and holed not in prescribed area

Pass 15 Nov 2011 135,176 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

dampness on both front swivel ball seals

front number plate damaged

Fail 14 Nov 2011 135,176 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

dampness on both front swivel ball seals

front number plate damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2010 126,897 miles

n/s tyres wearing down

slight dampness n/s/f swivel hub

slight wear rear roll bar bushes

Pass 16 Nov 2009 122,282 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 122,248 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 118,337 miles

play osf draglink/steering arm

water ingress in number plate light

Pass 14 Nov 2007 102,316 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 80,844 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 60,026 miles

offside headlamp dipped beam pattern poor.

slight play in offside steering damper bush

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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DA51 AEY is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DA51 AEY, 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 DA51 AEY registered?

DA51 AEY is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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