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FD51 EDF

2001 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,607 mi
Last recorded160,607 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 EDF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 160,607 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 160,601 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 157,755 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 157,632 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti roll bar mounting chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Anti roll bar mounting chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside front hub seal leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 153,967 miles

Nearside front hub seal has minor leak

Fail 23 Oct 2023 153,955 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Pitman arm ball joint rubber (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside front hub seal has minor leak

Pass 29 Oct 2022 152,573 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both n/s/ t/r/e,s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

brakes noisey

Pass 15 Oct 2021 151,338 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 149,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 147,879 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 145,118 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 142,305 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 142,305 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 139,838 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 132,986 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 127,022 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 119,506 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 113,711 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 107,967 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 102,008 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 83,351 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 74,605 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 59,392 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 52,875 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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FD51 EDF is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FD51 EDF, 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

How do I check the history of FD51 EDF?

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What year was FD51 EDF registered?

FD51 EDF is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is FD51 EDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD51 EDF shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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