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FE51 HCV

2001 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,473 mi
Last recorded120,473 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 HCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 120,473 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

offside front chassis/front outriggers corroded

rear bump stops missing

slight oil leak from handbrake drum

Fail 6 Jul 2026 120,473 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

offside front chassis/front outriggers corroded

rear bump stops missing

slight oil leak from handbrake drum

Pass 3 Jul 2025 117,321 miles

Central Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Steering Box Shock. (5.3.2 (b))

Chassis covered with underseal

Offside Front Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 117,321 miles

Central Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Steering Box Shock. (5.3.2 (b))

Chassis covered with underseal

Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 113,770 miles

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

chassis showing signs of corrosion in places

Fail 10 Jul 2024 113,756 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

chassis showing signs of corrosion in places

Pass 14 Jul 2023 111,000 miles

Central Rear Inner Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported plastic security clip broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on inner outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 106,818 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 106,806 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside 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 Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2021 105,288 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 105,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 105,288 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow O/S and N/S (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 101,336 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 95,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged caliper pipe fouling n/s/f spring mount on full left hand lock (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 95,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged caliper pipe fouling n/s/f spring mount on full left hand lock (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 89,880 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 80,497 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 72,086 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 69,153 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 65,216 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 61,283 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 56,225 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 53,274 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 48,468 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 48,419 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 43,637 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake pipes showing corrosion

n/s/f brake pad worn

noisy fuel pump

play on transmission brake drum?????

Fail 4 Mar 2008 43,637 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same size (1.7.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake pipes showing corrosion

n/s/f brake pad worn

noisy fuel pump

play on transmission brake drum?????

Pass 4 Apr 2007 38,463 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 32,924 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 32,924 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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FE51 HCV is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FE51 HCV, 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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FE51 HCV is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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