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FG51 MVY

2001 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,828 mi
Last recorded78,828 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 78,828 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively u/j at rear of front prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 74,713 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 70,065 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 70,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 69,104 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 66,907 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 62,500 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 62,476 miles

Fuel system component leaking dripping from offside of engine onto chassis (7.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 58,989 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 57,004 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 44,562 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 44,551 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 43,748 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 39,635 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 39,047 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2010 34,783 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 30,855 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 28,998 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 28,998 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 MVY is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MVY, 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 MVY registered?

FG51 MVY is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 December 2001.

Is FG51 MVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG51 MVY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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