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DX51 UAC

2001 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

170,122 mi
Last recorded170,122 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 UAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 170,122 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 170,115 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 169,351 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 160,995 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 160,995 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 149,887 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides hockey stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 149,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn panrod arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides hockey stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

play steering damper play in bush

Pass 16 Dec 2020 145,352 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 145,349 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out riger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out riger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 140,399 miles

Offside Front seat belt damage

Fail 9 May 2019 140,394 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front seat belt damage

Pass 15 May 2018 138,158 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Central Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 138,155 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Central Oil leak ()

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Crossmember (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 133,112 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 133,112 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 127,700 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 127,686 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubbing on the tyre (7.1.1)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting back panel (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 117,076 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 106,189 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front and rear axles have slight corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2014 106,189 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front and rear axles have slight corrosion

Fail 29 Jan 2014 106,169 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front and rear axle has slight corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2013 88,669 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 68,425 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 64,699 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 64,699 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 60,273 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2008 56,134 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 56,134 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2007 52,017 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 52,017 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 46,823 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 424,000 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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DX51 UAC is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 DX51 UAC, 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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DX51 UAC is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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