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FB51 AOE

2001 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,975 mi
Last recorded67,975 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB51 AOE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 67,975 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2016 61,955 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 55,712 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 54,142 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 47,810 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 43,318 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 43,315 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2011 401,596 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2011 401,596 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2010 39,098 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2009 38,270 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2008 37,076 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 34,759 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 34,759 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Upper Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 32,427 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 32,427 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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FB51 AOE is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FB51 AOE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FB51 AOE registered?

FB51 AOE is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is FB51 AOE safe to buy?

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