MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
242,203 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Drag link end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front wipers poor parking
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both headlamp beam patterns are poor
prop lock brake nearing max travel
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible ladder covering plate (0.1 (b))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts touching exhaust (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front wipers poor parking
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside exhaust not fully secure
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively uj to diff (6.1.7 (c) (i))
prop lock brake nearing max travel
Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Throughout (surface) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Door mirror lens cracked
Nearside Front Position lamp lens cracked
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle underside muddy
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling suspension arm on lock (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling suspension arm on lock (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Goes out when applied with sidelights on (4.3.3 (b))
Steering wheel rim fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in more than one place (7.1.2)
Nearside Front hub seal is weeping grease
brake pedal rubber is worn
engine is leaking oil and coolent
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both n/s and o/s (2.2.C.1c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in more than one place (7.1.2)
Nearside Front hub seal is weeping grease
brake pedal rubber is worn
engine is leaking oil and coolent
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in more than one place (7.1.2)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)
brake pedal rubber is worn on the edge
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer rigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in more than one place (7.1.2)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)
brake pedal rubber is worn on the edge
Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front axle bushes (2.4.G.2)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bolt loose (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front axle bushes (2.4.G.2)
Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Rear 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)
Oil leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
steering dampner bushes slightly worn
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
rear bump stops missing
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear bump stops missing
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
headlamps dont reflect same colour
n/s/f forward facing track rod worn
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
headlamps dont reflect same colour
n/s/f forward facing track rod worn
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FP51 VVU is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 FP51 VVU, 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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FP51 VVU is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 November 2001.
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