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FG51 AOS

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

214,687 mi
Last recorded214,687 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 214,687 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front flexi to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 204,968 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 196,116 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 186,193 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 175,260 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 165,175 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 146,287 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 130,605 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 130,605 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 117,916 miles

Indicator stalk worn.

Park-brake system out of adjustment.

Steering box leaking oil slightly.

Stonechip damage to windscreen.

Pass 8 Feb 2016 105,999 miles

Offside and nearside front headlamp operation slightly dull

Offside and nearside front lower shock absorber bushes worn

Slight damage to front seat belts

Slight lift at rear suspension torque reaction arm ball joint

Slight oil residue around steering box

Slight play detected at steering wheel

Various suspension bushes starting to separate and perish

Pass 26 Feb 2015 94,427 miles

Front headlamp operation slightly dull

Slight damage to front seatbelts

Slight lift at rear suspension torque reaction ball joint

Stonechip damage to windscreen

Various corrosion around chassis

Fail 25 Feb 2015 94,420 miles

Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Front headlamp operation slightly dull

Slight bind at nearside front and rear brakes

Slight damage to front seatbelts

Slight lift at rear suspension torque reaction ball joint

Stonechip damage to windscreen

Various corrosion around chassis

Pass 16 Apr 2014 85,221 miles

FRONT SEATBELTS SLIGHTLY FRAYED.

SLIGHT LEAK AROUND POWER STEERING BOX.

WINDSCREEN WIPERS SMEARING SCREEN.

Fail 15 Apr 2014 85,215 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

FRONT SEATBELTS SLIGHTLY FRAYED.

PARK-BRAKE OUT OF ADJUSTMENT.

SLIGHT LEAK AROUND POWER STEERING BOX.

WINDSCREEN WIPERS SMEARING SCREEN.

Pass 25 Apr 2013 73,549 miles

FRONT SEATBELTS SLIGHTLY FRAYED.

PARK-BRAKE OUT OF ADJUSTMENT.

POWER STEERING BOX SLIGHTLY DAMP.

STONECHIP DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN.

Fail 25 Apr 2013 73,543 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

FRONT SEATBELTS SLIGHTLY FRAYED.

PARK-BRAKE OUT OF ADJUSTMENT.

POWER STEERING BOX SLIGHTLY DAMP.

STONECHIP DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN.

Pass 23 May 2012 62,785 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 51,962 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 45,441 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 45,441 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 45,108 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 43,994 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 43,297 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 41,059 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 31,827 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 31,827 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 AOS is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AOS, 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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What year was FG51 AOS registered?

FG51 AOS is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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The MOT history for FG51 AOS shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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