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FD51 UZP

2001 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

57,549 mi
Last recorded57,549 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 57,549 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 57,549 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 56,628 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 56,026 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 56,026 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure headlight ring corroded (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 55,297 miles

Front front propshaft slight play in rear UJ

Fail 3 Oct 2022 55,297 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front front propshaft slight play in rear UJ

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 54,657 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 53,276 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 50,473 miles

Front Front Prop Rear Joint has slight play

Pass 4 Apr 2018 49,160 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 49,061 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 48,161 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 47,042 miles

Auxiliary belt cracking

Ball joint has slight play Drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Front diff has oil leak

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Transfer box has oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2016 47,035 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel pressure regulator (7.2.3)

Auxiliary belt cracking

Ball joint has slight play Drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Front diff has oil leak

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Transfer box has oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 45,948 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 44,041 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 42,052 miles

Front screen wipers getting hard and noise.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 40,907 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 39,052 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 36,523 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 33,981 miles

front radius bushes are starting to go soft, rear tie bar bushes are starting to delaminate

nearside front seat belt buckle cover in poor condition

Pass 16 May 2008 32,899 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 32,889 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 28,065 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 UZP is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 UZP, 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 UZP?

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What year was FD51 UZP registered?

FD51 UZP is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is FD51 UZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD51 UZP shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FD51 UZP have outstanding finance?

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