MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,886 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
n/s tyres wearing down
slight dampness n/s/f swivel hub
slight wear rear roll bar bushes
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)
play osf draglink/steering arm
water ingress in number plate light
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is DA51 AEY safe to buy?
The MOT history for DA51 AEY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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