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DF51 CNK

2001 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

38,126 mi
Last recorded38,126 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 CNK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 38,126 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 37,178 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 37,178 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 36,603 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 36,603 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 35,728 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 34,899 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 34,194 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 33,703 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 38,138 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 32,249 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 31,661 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 31,110 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 31,110 miles

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 29,821 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 29,821 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 28,259 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 25,768 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 23,067 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 20,786 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 18,450 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 16,156 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 14,989 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 12,881 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 10,349 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 CNK is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 CNK, 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 DF51 CNK registered?

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

Is DF51 CNK safe to buy?

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