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DF51 CNN

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

110,754 mi
Last recorded110,754 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 110,754 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 110,645 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 110,483 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

wiper /indicator switcch loose on column

Pass 10 Aug 2022 110,006 miles

Middle brake light inop

Fail 1 Aug 2022 109,998 miles

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Steering damper bush excessively worn (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Ball Joint attached to steering damper (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine, Rear differential and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 108,620 miles

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

Offside Front (Hub seal leaking)

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 108,615 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (1.93 Plate limit) (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front (Hub seal leaking)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 105,771 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 105,769 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 104,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 103,392 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipes on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to OSR crossmember

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

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

Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear axle 'A' bar nearside bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 103,373 miles

Coil spring not correctly located Both rear springs insecure with suspension at full travel - spring ends must locate correctly when the vehicle is returned to the normal running position without assistance (2.4.C.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped on axle (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting Both sides of rear crossmember corroded and repaired with filler (6.6.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipes on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to OSR crossmember

Front propshaft forward bolts loose

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

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

Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear axle 'A' bar nearside bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2017 103,236 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 103,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 99,329 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 89,764 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 89,755 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 66,019 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 52,740 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 51,095 miles

diff lock light illuminated

noise on transmission of vehicle

Fail 5 Mar 2012 51,095 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

diff lock light illuminated

noise on transmission of vehicle

Pass 15 Oct 2010 43,428 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 43,428 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2009 39,284 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 39,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

offside rear seatbelt outer casin g missing

Pass 2 Oct 2008 32,038 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 32,038 miles

Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 29,642 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2008 29,642 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 26,250 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 23,316 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 CNN is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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