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FG51 AOP

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

107,218 mi
Last recorded107,218 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 AOP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 107,218 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 100,386 miles

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

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 92,068 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 85,385 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 79,465 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 77,576 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 77,533 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 77,356 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 76,545 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 73,489 miles

Slight leak from front driveshaft joints

Pass 17 Oct 2015 71,247 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 71,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 71,089 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

centre section of exhaust deteriorated

rear bumper corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2014 71,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

centre section of exhaust deteriorated

rear bumper corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2013 71,057 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 71,057 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 70,874 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 70,874 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 69,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 64,969 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 62,883 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 50,679 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 56,674 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 46,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 41,655 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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FG51 AOP is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 FG51 AOP, 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

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What year was FG51 AOP registered?

FG51 AOP is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is FG51 AOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG51 AOP shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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