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FG51 KGO

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

91,501 mi
Last recorded91,501 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 KGO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 91,501 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 91,485 miles

Central Front Fuel system component leaking fuel leak on engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn axle stabiliser ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing leak (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 86,557 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 82,374 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 81,089 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 78,547 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 75,875 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 73,915 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 71,318 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 70,947 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 70,763 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 70,252 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 70,252 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside o/s/f brake binding (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 70,204 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 69,825 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 69,486 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

advise rear brake discs pitted

Pass 1 Oct 2011 69,384 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

advise o/s/r body damaged

advise screen damaged outside swept area

Pass 29 Sep 2010 69,245 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

emission no reading

Pass 2 Oct 2009 68,929 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 66,724 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 61,667 miles

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 56,053 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 48,632 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 KGO is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 KGO, 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 KGO registered?

FG51 KGO is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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