MOT Status
ValidMileage
107,106 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive both swivel joints leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
whole vehicle under sealed
Corrosion throughout underside of vehicle
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive Both swivel joints leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Corrosion throughout underside of vehicle
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive Both swivel joints leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Parking brake requires adjustment
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EL51 TEC is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 2002 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 91,689 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 EL51 TEC, 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 24 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was EL51 TEC registered?
EL51 TEC is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2002.
Is EL51 TEC safe to buy?
The MOT history for EL51 TEC shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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