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DA51 THK

2001 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

116,134 mi
Last recorded116,134 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 THK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 116,134 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 112,852 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 109,156 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 108,769 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Nsf chassis. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Osf outrigger. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 104,456 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 98,194 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 98,163 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2020 89,015 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Front axle seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 74,742 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 74,452 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 71,609 miles

gear box mounting splitting central out rigger going rusty

Fail 4 Apr 2018 71,609 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

gear box mounting splitting central out rigger going rusty

Pass 19 Apr 2017 70,368 miles

chassis covered with underseal

Pass 30 Nov 2015 64,368 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 60,713 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 60,711 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2013 57,866 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 51,654 miles

front wiper blades split

Pass 7 Mar 2011 45,296 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 38,031 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 31,058 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 29,984 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 24,811 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 20,446 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 THK is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 THK, 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 THK registered?

DA51 THK is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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