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FJ51 UDO

2001 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,033 mi
Last recorded47,033 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2008
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 UDO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2008 47,033 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 47,033 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 42,460 miles

n/s front door secured by safety strap. strap removed door opens and shuts ok

Pass 13 Dec 2006 38,543 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 26,889 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 26,889 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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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FJ51 UDO is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FJ51 UDO, 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 FJ51 UDO registered?

FJ51 UDO is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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The MOT history for FJ51 UDO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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