MOT Status
ValidMileage
214,687 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front flexi to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Indicator stalk worn.
Park-brake system out of adjustment.
Steering box leaking oil slightly.
Stonechip damage to windscreen.
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
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
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
FRONT SEATBELTS SLIGHTLY FRAYED.
SLIGHT LEAK AROUND POWER STEERING BOX.
WINDSCREEN WIPERS SMEARING SCREEN.
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.
FRONT SEATBELTS SLIGHTLY FRAYED.
PARK-BRAKE OUT OF ADJUSTMENT.
POWER STEERING BOX SLIGHTLY DAMP.
STONECHIP DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN.
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.
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)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is FG51 AOS safe to buy?
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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