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DF51 CNE

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

149,850 mi
Last recorded149,850 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 CNE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 149,850 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 149,750 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 149,008 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 146,262 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 132,557 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 132,472 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 124,233 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 121,726 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 112,090 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 112,090 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 102,017 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 102,015 miles

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

brake warning light on

Pass 13 Feb 2014 95,010 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 82,183 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 74,686 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 74,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

stop light not working on tow socket

Pass 2 Sep 2011 66,177 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 66,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 52,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 34,587 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 24,564 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 22,874 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 21,838 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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DF51 CNE is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DF51 CNE, 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 DF51 CNE registered?

DF51 CNE is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is DF51 CNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF51 CNE shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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