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FD51 LXC

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

190,972 mi
Last recorded190,972 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 LXC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 190,972 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 190,969 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 185,663 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 185,657 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 179,222 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 179,215 miles

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))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 175,710 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 175,699 miles

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))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 170,628 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 170,613 miles

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))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 164,351 miles

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))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 159,168 miles

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))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 159,405 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 151,405 miles

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))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 144,327 miles

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))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 144,327 miles

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))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 144,327 miles

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))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 136,241 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2017 136,241 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2016 130,164 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 130,164 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 123,359 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Swivel joint seal has a slight leak

Fail 21 Oct 2015 123,359 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 117,957 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 110,778 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 101,958 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 96,192 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 84,832 miles

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 74,516 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 62,626 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 62,626 miles

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)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 480,040 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 46,504 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 39,593 miles

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)

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 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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