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DV51 SFE

2001 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

188,142 mi
Last recorded188,142 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 SFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 188,142 miles

Advise n/s/f mudflap bracket rusted away

Advise rear tyres cracking in treads

Advise slight white light from all indicators

Fail 18 May 2026 188,141 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Advise n/s/f mudflap bracket rusted away

Advise rear tyres cracking in treads

Advise slight white light from all indicators

Pass 12 May 2025 188,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/85/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 188,023 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

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

Front bumper heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/85/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 188,013 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear shassis rusty

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 shassis rusty

Pass 6 Dec 2022 187,646 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear shassis rusty

Offside Rear shassis rusty

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 187,483 miles

Rear cross member has some corrosion (swelling in places)

Fail 7 Oct 2021 187,482 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear cross member has some corrosion (swelling in places)

Pass 17 Sep 2020 187,007 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 187,006 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 186,530 miles

Advise 50% of rear number plate lamp n/w

Advise both front indicators showing slight white light

Advise o/s/r indicator showing signs of white light

Pass 8 Aug 2018 185,989 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 181,671 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 173,738 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 173,733 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 171,040 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 171,040 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2015 171,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 162,140 miles

Front Diff Leaking

Nearside Front Tyre Starting to crack on sidewalls

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil Leak

Pass 24 May 2013 15,526 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2013 155,181 miles

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

wipers not always parking correctly

Pass 15 May 2012 146,888 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 146,882 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 May 2011 138,772 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 138,712 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre worn slightly out of shape on inner shoulder of tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2010 132,092 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 127,041 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2008 126,815 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 121,212 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 109,808 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 109,808 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 SFE is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 SFE, 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 SFE is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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