MOT Status
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190,972 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Mid cross member has 3 holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger x 1 hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged caliper metal brake pipe crushed (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high dip beam high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))
Exhaust system insecure Mid exhaust hanger (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mid chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Tube arch Support (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspenion Bump Stop
Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Tube arch Support (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear bump stop missing
Offside Rear brake pipe corroded
both rear tie bar mounting front bushes worn
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both rear steering bar track rod end dust covers. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear steering bar, nearside track rod end ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn down to 1.6mm and is perished. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn down to 2mm and is perished. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer, rear-most rubber hanger has broken. (6.1.2 (a))
Rear There is a damp patch around fuel tank but it is also covered in mud.
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres are slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis is corroded in multiple locations but not excessively. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
There is a damp patch around fuel tank but it is also covered in mud.
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres are slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis is corroded in multiple locations but not excessively. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
There is a damp patch around fuel tank but it is also covered in mud.
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres are slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis is corroded in multiple locations but not excessively. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
oil leak
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front swivel housing gasket leaking grease
Oil leak
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Swivel joint seal has a slight leak
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure x2 (6.2.A.1)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure x2 (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Swivel joint seal has a slight leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Wipers do not self park
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/F Hub oil seal leaking
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FD51 LXC is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 FD51 LXC, 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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FD51 LXC is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 November 2001.
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