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DS51 XAK

2001 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,781 mi
Last recorded86,781 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 XAK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 86,781 miles

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 83,719 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 83,710 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 83,090 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 81,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 77,093 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 74,029 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 74,029 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 70,487 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 66,617 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 66,617 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 61,544 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2015 56,907 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 56,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 53,639 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 50,266 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 50,092 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 45,570 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 39,903 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 38,102 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 35,737 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 32,846 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 30,803 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 30,803 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 27,310 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 23,590 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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DS51 XAK is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DS51 XAK, 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 DS51 XAK registered?

DS51 XAK is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2001.

Is DS51 XAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS51 XAK shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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