MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,172 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
offside hub seal leaking but not onto disc
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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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FD51 TVL is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 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 TVL, 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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How do I check the history of FD51 TVL?
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What year was FD51 TVL registered?
FD51 TVL is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 January 2002.
Is FD51 TVL safe to buy?
The MOT history for FD51 TVL shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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