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DF51 CVV

2001 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,696 mi
Last recorded159,696 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 CVV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 159,696 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 156,298 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 151,470 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 147,746 miles

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

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 144,667 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 141,067 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 137,445 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 131,884 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 122,559 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 115,994 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 107,659 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 101,467 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 92,793 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 92,793 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

stearing damper loose

Pass 2 Apr 2013 82,812 miles

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 16 Jan 2012 65,165 miles

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

slight leak from front swivel housings

Pass 26 Jan 2011 64,829 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 63,233 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 60,515 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2008 60,514 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 56,309 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 56,309 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 51,405 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 51,405 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 CVV is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CVV, 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 CVV registered?

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

Is DF51 CVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF51 CVV shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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