MOT Status
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105,085 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides have slight lip to edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Drag link 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 ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and from rear diff output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
clutch pedal anti slip provision worn
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam intermittently goes out (led bulbs) then goes off when main beam operated at random points during test (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Drag link 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 ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and from rear diff output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
clutch pedal anti slip provision worn
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded away (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded away (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both body support straps rusted away
Emission control equipment missing where fitted as standard blanking plates fitted (8.2.2.1 (a))
Emissions not tested due to EGR blanking plates fitted (8.2.2.2 (e))
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded away (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded away (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both body support straps rusted away
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded away (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded away (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both body support braces rusted away
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm inbetween steering box and linkage (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced excessively corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced excessively corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both body support braces rusted away
Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced central mount corroded away (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced central mount corroded away (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both NS and OS body support braces rusted away
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush. (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush. (2.7.4)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion body mountain (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion body mountain (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet damaged/misaligned, water exiting to front (8.2.3)
Stop lamp not working both stop lamps inoperative (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
corrosion of both n/s/r and o/s/r rear crossmember brackets
o/s mid body mounting bracket corroded and weak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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DY51 WXW is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.
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 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 DY51 WXW, 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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DY51 WXW is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 October 2001.
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