MOT Status
ValidMileage
92,940 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nearside rear hub oil/grease leak
Fuel system component leaking in engine bay (7.2.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nearside rear hub oil/grease leak
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
fuel cap slightly detiorated
rear floor support crossmember between body and chassis corroded
Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.2.C.1h)
rear crossmember slightly corroded
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides front outriggers (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.2.C.1h)
rear crossmember slightly corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing
slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
wiper linkage worn
front brakes have slight judder
nearside rear wheel bearing feels rough when rotated
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
front brakes have slight judder
nearside rear wheel bearing feels rough when rotated
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
FG51 BGV is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 BGV, 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
How do I check the history of FG51 BGV?
You can check the full history of FG51 BGV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was FG51 BGV registered?
FG51 BGV is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 2001.
Is FG51 BGV safe to buy?
The MOT history for FG51 BGV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FG51 BGV have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FG51 BGV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.