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FG51 KFR

2001 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,782 mi
Last recorded101,782 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 KFR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 101,782 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 99,114 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

drop arm gaitor deteriorated

Fail 2 Dec 2024 99,109 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

drop arm gaitor deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2023 95,460 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front steering damper bushes worn

Pass 2 Dec 2022 90,339 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front one of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play at steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 84,813 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 84,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 80,788 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 73,204 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 64,796 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 64,755 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested no clear beam pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

coolant hose rubbing on chassis and steering box

Pass 22 Jun 2017 55,520 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 55,019 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 55,019 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 53,651 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 x o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2014 50,579 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 45,889 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Oct 2013 45,884 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Oct 2012 40,033 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 39,618 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 39,618 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 36,911 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 34,909 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 34,909 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 28,736 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 28,731 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Centre Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

off side rear suspension arm slighty bent

slight room in off side front hub

unable to open near side rear door

Pass 11 Apr 2008 28,305 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 23,703 miles

both front outer seat belt webbings have been marked by being shut in door

headlamp switch works ok but feels a bit floppy in operation

Fail 17 Apr 2007 23,703 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

both front outer seat belts have been marked by being shut in door

headlamp switch action feels loose, not very positive when operated??

Pass 11 Apr 2006 17,404 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 KFR is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KFR, 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 KFR registered?

FG51 KFR is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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