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FH51 WRA

2001 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 5900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,321 mi
Last recorded110,321 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 WRA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 110,321 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 106,657 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 104,999 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 104,725 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 104,276 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 104,227 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting o/s and n/s chassis (6.6.6)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened o/s and n/s (5.2.2a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 102,896 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

all steel brake pipes corroding

front tyre inner sidewalls deteriorating

wear in o/s/r shock absorber bushes

Fail 5 Jan 2017 102,896 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.2.C.1c)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

all steel brake pipes corroding

front tyre inner sidewalls deteriorating

wear in o/s/r shock absorber bushes

Pass 24 Dec 2015 102,686 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight engine oil leak

slight power steering leak

Pass 17 Jan 2015 102,500 miles

all steel brake pipes corroding

rear shockabsorber bushes deteriorating

seatbelt webbings deteriorating

slight play in in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight seepage from steering box

steering drop arm gaiter deteriorating

Pass 11 Jan 2014 101,765 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

all steel brake pipes corroding

front drop arm ball joint gaiter deteriorating

rear shock absorber bushes deteriorating

seatbelt webbings deteriorating

wear in steering joints

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 17 Jan 2013 101,371 miles

front to back brake pipe corroding

Pass 11 Jan 2011 96,696 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front number plate slightly damaged

parking brake efficiency low(18%)

parking brake partialy seized and close to limmit of travel

service brake efficiency low(53%)

wipers do not auto park

Fail 7 Jan 2011 96,696 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front number plate slightly damaged

parking brake partialy seized and close to limmit of travel

wipers do not auto park

Pass 15 Dec 2009 87,836 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 87,836 miles

Centre rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

shocker cover adrift

wiper blades not parking

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2008 77,767 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2008 77,754 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 68,519 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Dec 2007 68,519 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 57,285 miles

Seat belt centre clasp cover not fitted No centre seat fitted

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

pads and discs replaced underside coated in waxoil

Pass 20 Dec 2005 47,107 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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FH51 WRA is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in White with a 5,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FH51 WRA, 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 FH51 WRA registered?

FH51 WRA is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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