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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fuel tank insecure Support corroded away (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis multiple places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail Prop front joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Prop front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (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))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (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))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail Prop front joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn front & rear torsion bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn front & rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Fuel system component leaking filter area (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Inner brake disc contaminated by oil Face (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Bulkhead outriggers o/s and n/s (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Rear quarter chassis section (6.1.B.2)
Propshaft universal joint worn Rear prop / rear joint ()
Coolant leak water pump ()
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Coolant leak water pump ()
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt buckle casing missing but working
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Seat belt buckle casing missing but working
drivers seat belt buckle cover missing
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
drivers seat belt buckle cover missing
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
drivers seat belt buckle incomplete
drivers seat belt buckle incomplete
235/85x16 on the front 750x16 on the rear
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
235/85x16 on the front 750x16 on the rear
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
quite alot of travel on the hand brake
rear uj on the front prop worn
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
drivers seat belt buckle cover missing
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
drivers seat belt buckle cover missing
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
bonnet cable broken but can be opened from outside
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FD51 VAM is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 VAM, 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 VAM is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 2001.
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