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FN51 KDK

2001 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,175 mi
Last recorded126,175 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 KDK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 126,175 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 126,175 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Retractable step not operating correctly (9.7 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Retractable step not operating correctly (9.7 (b))

Offside Front Retractable step not operating correctly (9.7 (b))

Offside Rear Retractable step not operating correctly (9.7 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 125,700 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play all as marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 125,003 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 123,993 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 123,334 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 122,211 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 121,208 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 119,494 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 114,721 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 113,092 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 107,037 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2013 100,226 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 92,243 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 92,243 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 85,175 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 85,144 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 79,271 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 75,822 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 75,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 71,254 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 71,156 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.7.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 64,567 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 56,140 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 48,229 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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FN51 KDK is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FN51 KDK, 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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FN51 KDK is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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