MOT Status
ValidMileage
159,696 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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
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)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight leak from front swivel housings
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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