MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,471 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
corrosion at rear tow bar mount.
nearside front Tyre low on tread.
nearside rear indicator lens slightly discolored.
offside rear fog lamp lens slightly discolored.
stone chip to windscreen.
underside of vehicle in very dirty condition.
various brake pipes corroded.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking Around steering box (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) Steering wheel insecure (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Corrosion at rear towbar mount
Nearside front tyre low on tread
Nearside rear indicator lens slightly discoloured
Offside rear fog lamp lens slightly discoloured
Stonechip damage to windscreen
Underside of vehicle in very dirty condition
Various brake pipes corroded
Nearside front tyre low on tread and cracking
Slight wear at front brake discs
Stonechip damage to windscreen
Underside of vehicle in very dirty condition
Various brake pipes slightly corroded
Various suspension bushes starting to perish
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking Around steering box (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering column retaining device insecure Lower uj insecure and worn (2.1.6)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside front tyre low on tread and cracking
Nearside rear tyre has nail in tread
Slight wear at front brake discs
Stonechip damage to windscreen
Underside of vehicle in very dirty condition
Various brake pipes slightly corroded
Various suspension bushes starting to perish
Front brake discs worn
Offside rear fog lamp lens discoloured
Stonechip damage to windscreen
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Front brake discs worn
Offside rear fog lamp lens discoloured
Stonechip damage to windscreen
Front brake discs and pads worn
Front registration plate deteriorated
Stonechip damage to windscreen
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front brake discs and pads worn
Front registration plate deteriorated
Stonechip damage to windscreen
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s and n/s front brake discs worn
slight play o/s front swivel hub
Front brake discs worn
Front brake pads getting low
Slight oil leak around o/s/f swivel hub assembly
Stonechip damage to windscreen
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake discs worn
Front brake pads getting low
Offside door mirror slightly insecure
Slight oil leak around o/s/f swivel hub assembly
Stonechip damage to windscreen
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
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FG51 AZD is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 FG51 AZD, 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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FG51 AZD is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2001.
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