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DC51 SJC

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

118,972 mi
Last recorded118,972 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC51 SJC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 118,972 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 118,207 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 117,518 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 116,698 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 116,698 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 115,778 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 114,707 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes corroded/greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished and split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 114,014 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 112,878 miles

Steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2017 111,377 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steel brake pipes becoming corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2017 111,377 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Steel brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2016 109,682 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 107,813 miles

Offside front axle steady front bush deteriorating but no excess freeplay.

Rear crossmember corroding but not perforated.

Pass 11 Sep 2014 104,475 miles

Engine oil low but above minimum.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 97,377 miles

Cracks in outer sidewall and in tread on offside rear tyre.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 91,933 miles

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

rear crossmember starting to corrode

rear tyres starting crack/perish on sidewalls

Pass 21 Sep 2011 86,183 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/r tyre cracking on inside sidewall

o/s/r tyre cracking on outside sidewall

Fail 21 Sep 2011 86,183 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/r tyre cracking on inside sidewall

o/s/r tyre cracking on outside sidewall

Pass 22 Sep 2010 82,497 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 74,519 miles

NSF, OSF & NSR tyre side walls starting to crack.

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 74,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

NSF, OSF & NSR tyre side walls starting to crack.

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 65,507 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 65,507 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 55,400 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 46,799 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SIDE WALLS PERISHED

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 31,583 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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DC51 SJC is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 DC51 SJC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DC51 SJC registered?

DC51 SJC is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 September 2001.

Is DC51 SJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC51 SJC shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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