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FD51 VAK

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,383 mi
Last recorded101,383 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 101,383 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front hubs slightly seeping both

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both front bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front bush deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Diff support front bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both front bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering damper slightly worn bush

Fail 19 Aug 2024 101,382 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Pitted (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front hubs slightly seeping both

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both front bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front bush deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Diff support front bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both front bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering damper slightly worn bush

Pass 29 Nov 2022 98,814 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front bumper slightly corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2022 98,814 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front bumper slightly corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2021 97,177 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 95,040 miles

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Slight oil leak nearside front axle seal

Vehicle louder than standard

Fail 19 Nov 2020 95,040 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Slight oil leak nearside front axle seal

Vehicle louder than standard

Pass 20 Nov 2019 91,282 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

front no plate in windscreen

modyfied exhaust system fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2019 91,280 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch allows the rear position lamps to be switched off when the headlamps are on (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

front no plate in windscreen

modyfied exhaust system fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2018 83,501 miles

modified exhaust system fitted

over sized wheels & tyres fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2018 83,501 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

modified exhaust system fitted

over sized wheels & tyres fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2017 82,881 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S and O/S front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 82,881 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S and O/S front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 76,170 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wiper mechanism play

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 76,013 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wiper mechanism play

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 63,742 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 55,232 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 50,742 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 43,233 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 38,485 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 35,553 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 35,553 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 33,863 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 29,707 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 25,077 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 19,962 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 VAK is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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