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FN51 KFP

2001 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,310 mi
Last recorded131,310 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 KFP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 131,310 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 131,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 126,329 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 119,881 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 11,169 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 11,167 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 103,301 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 93,953 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 82,943 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 73,253 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 55,623 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 KFP is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KFP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FN51 KFP registered?

FN51 KFP is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is FN51 KFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN51 KFP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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