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FG51 KFX

2001 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,910 mi
Last recorded69,910 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 KFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 69,910 miles

bucket seats fitted at time of test

exhaust is aftermarket made

after market suspention fitted

bonnet difficult to close

loose electrics in cockpit and underbonnet but no risk of shorting

non standard seatbelts fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Jul 2009 62,889 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 61,697 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 61,628 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 7 Jun 2007 51,085 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 38,241 miles

rear brake pipes corroding

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 KFX is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KFX, 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 KFX?

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What year was FG51 KFX registered?

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

Is FG51 KFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG51 KFX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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