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FF51 MUD

2025 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

91,648 mi
Last recorded91,648 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFF51 MUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2025
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 91,648 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 90,922 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 88,438 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 84,726 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak front diff

Pass 9 Mar 2022 81,757 miles

Nearside Front Knuckle seal leaking

Offside Front Knuckle seal leaking

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 8 Mar 2021 78,468 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 76,955 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 76,955 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 69,923 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2019 69,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 59,339 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 59,339 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 53,538 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

rear diff leaking

Fail 18 Aug 2017 53,538 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

rear diff leaking

Pass 26 Sep 2016 49,100 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt clasp casing missing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 49,100 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt clasp casing missing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 48,412 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 48,412 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 44,974 miles

front number plate damage

n/s/r seat belt locking device cover missing

o/s head light glass cracked

Fail 28 Jul 2015 44,974 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

front number plate damage

n/s/r seat belt locking device cover missing

o/s head light glass cracked

Pass 13 Aug 2014 40,421 miles

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

both gate boxes weeping

Fail 13 Aug 2014 40,421 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

both gate boxes weeping

o/s/f tyre pressure low

Pass 13 Sep 2013 37,832 miles

excessive engine oil leak

offside rear indicator lens broken not showing white light

slight weapage from both front halfshaft oil seals

Fail 12 Sep 2013 37,832 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

excessive engine oil leak

offside rear indicator lens broken not showing white light

slight weapage from both front halfshaft oil seals

Pass 21 Sep 2012 32,002 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 32,000 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Centre Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 24,348 miles

Propshaft component defective

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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FF51 MUD is a 2025 Land Rover Defender in Grey. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 FF51 MUD, 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 1 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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FF51 MUD is a 2025 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 August 2025.

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