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FX51 JZY

2001 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

100,663 mi
Last recorded100,663 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 JZY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 100,663 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 100,662 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced out rigger to chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced out rigger to chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 97,872 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 94,935 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 94,934 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 91,994 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 86,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 83,862 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 81,041 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 81,040 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member to near side (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower swivel pin movement

Pass 24 Nov 2017 77,568 miles

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

Offside Front swivel pins movement

Rear cross member corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2016 74,995 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Offside Rear chassis corrosion

Fail 7 Dec 2016 74,995 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 73,120 miles

Offside Rear fog light lens

Pass 8 Dec 2014 70,423 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 66,339 miles

rear cross member corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2012 61,686 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 61,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 58,007 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 12 Aug 2011 57,906 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 13 Aug 2010 53,374 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 53,374 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 49,116 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 49,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 42,604 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 32,886 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 26,642 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 26,642 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 19,825 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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FX51 JZY is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 FX51 JZY, 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 FX51 JZY registered?

FX51 JZY is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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