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DV51 JMO

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

115,053 mi
Last recorded115,053 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 JMO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 115,053 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear BODY MOUNTING CORRODED

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear BODY MOUNTING CORRODED

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 113,224 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 113,224 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 111,243 miles

NSF SWIVEL WEAPING GREASE

NSR TYRE ON 3MM OF TREAD

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

OSF SWIVEL WEAPING GREASE

OSR TYRE DAMAGED INNER SIDEWALL

OSR TYRE ON 3MM OF TREAD

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

STEERING BOX HAS A SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 15 Dec 2022 110,240 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 108,260 miles

slight oil leak from front hubs.

slight oil leak from steering box

Fail 5 Jan 2022 108,260 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak from front hubs.

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 15 Dec 2020 106,320 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security support mount corroded and metal missing but not detached (6.2.2 (d) (i))

play in antiroll bar bushes D bush both sides

wipers dont park

Fail 14 Dec 2020 106,320 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security support mount corroded and metal missing but not detached (6.2.2 (d) (i))

play in antiroll bar bushes D bush both sides

wipers dont park

Pass 11 Dec 2019 103,195 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 103,194 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 99,868 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 99,868 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 96,082 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 90,154 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 90,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 84,818 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2014 81,558 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 81,558 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 77,221 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 77,221 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 72,754 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 68,297 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 61,545 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 54,366 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 54,366 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 49,755 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 49,755 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 45,934 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 45,934 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 42,628 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 41,264 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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DV51 JMO is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 DV51 JMO, 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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DV51 JMO is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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