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FX51 KGD

2001 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,164 mi
Last recorded69,164 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 69,164 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 69,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2012 61,064 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 61,064 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 53,063 miles

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

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

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Nov 2011 53,063 miles

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Nov 2010 45,830 miles

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

off side rear tyre perished

Fail 17 Nov 2010 45,830 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Oct 2009 40,215 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 37,808 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 32,793 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 26,493 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 22,187 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 KGD is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KGD, 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 KGD registered?

FX51 KGD is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is FX51 KGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 KGD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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