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DG51 UWL

2001 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,887 mi
Last recorded114,887 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 UWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 114,887 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ON INNER FACE (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ON INNER FACE (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak SEVERAL SLIGHT OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE / GEARBOX / TRANSFER BOX ETC ()

Fail 7 Feb 2018 114,885 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak . (2.2.D.2e)

n/s/f and both rear tyre sidewalls cracked

slight corrosion to front and rear brake discs

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 24 Aug 2016 112,120 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 100,015 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 88,825 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 77,539 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 67,005 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 56,511 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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DG51 UWL is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 DG51 UWL, 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

How do I check the history of DG51 UWL?

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What year was DG51 UWL registered?

DG51 UWL is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is DG51 UWL safe to buy?

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