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DA51 AFO

2001 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,183 mi
Last recorded95,183 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 95,183 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 94,796 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 94,796 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 944,223 miles

n/s/f prop shaft slight leak

n/s/r anti roll bar link slight play

Pass 20 Nov 2013 93,587 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 93,543 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 92,443 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2012 92,443 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 92,232 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake disc pitted

front bumper corroded may effect winch operation

n/s/f hub leaking oil

Fail 31 Oct 2011 92,232 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake disc pitted

front bumper corroded may effect winch operation

n/s/f hub leaking oil

Pass 18 Oct 2010 91,809 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 91,045 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 80,283 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 60,019 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 45,064 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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DA51 AFO is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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