MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,353 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front tyres and valves perished
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front axle support bushes worn
Front propshaft joints worn
Front tyres and valves perished
Rear axle tie rod bushes worn
Rear propshaft front securing nuts loose
Rear propshaft joints worn
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front axle support arm bushes weak.
Rear axle radius arm bushes weak.
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front axle support arm bushes weak.
Rear axle radius arm bushes weak.
Rear propshaft securing bolts "loose".
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FG51 MWC is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 2002 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 91,689 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 MWC, 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 24 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 MWC registered?
FG51 MWC is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 February 2002.
Is FG51 MWC safe to buy?
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