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DS51 ZPN

2001 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,447 mi
Last recorded83,447 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 ZPN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 83,447 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both sides (2.7.4)

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Slight play in rear prop uj's

Pass 15 Dec 2014 80,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2014 80,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2013 77,220 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 77,111 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

play in steering damper bush

Pass 30 Nov 2012 72,485 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 65,831 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

front brake discs badly worn / recomend replacing

Pass 12 Nov 2010 61,022 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 61,022 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 53,148 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 50,325 miles

Steering damper bush badly worn

Fail 27 Oct 2008 50,325 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering damper bush badly worn

Pass 30 Oct 2007 42,121 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 42,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 35,555 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 35,555 miles

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

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

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 ZPN is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DS51 ZPN, 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 DS51 ZPN registered?

DS51 ZPN is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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