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FG51 AZD

2001 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

130,471 mi
Last recorded130,471 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 AZD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 130,471 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 117,915 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 117,915 miles

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))

Pass 3 Nov 2016 115,397 miles

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.

Fail 13 Oct 2016 115,371 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 112,413 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 112,405 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 108,007 miles

Front brake discs worn

Offside rear fog lamp lens discoloured

Stonechip damage to windscreen

Fail 1 Oct 2014 107,999 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 101,362 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn

Front registration plate deteriorated

Stonechip damage to windscreen

Fail 30 Sep 2013 101,352 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 92,244 miles

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)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 92,234 miles

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 82,899 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 73,433 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads getting low

Slight oil leak around o/s/f swivel hub assembly

Stonechip damage to windscreen

Fail 5 Oct 2010 73,425 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 63,803 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 54,151 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 54,143 miles

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 45,829 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 37,863 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 37,863 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 29,374 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 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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What year was FG51 AZD registered?

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

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