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FX51 WOU

2001 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,917 mi
Last recorded146,917 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 WOU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 146,917 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both offside and nearside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both offside and nearside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle widely corroded.

Fail 11 Jun 2026 146,821 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength On chassis forward of shock absorber upper mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength On chassis next to upper spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both offside and nearside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Behind wheel. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both offside and nearside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle is widely corroded.

Pass 25 Jun 2025 143,652 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both offside and nearside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both offside and nearside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle is widely corroded but not considered excessive.

Fail 9 Jun 2025 143,618 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both offside and nearside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both offside and nearside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle is Widley corroded but not considered excessive.

Pass 1 Jul 2024 140,084 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 139,992 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front 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 Jun 2023 135,971 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 132,311 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 129,733 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 127,166 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play arm at steering box end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 127,166 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play arm at steering box end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 121,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both radius arm bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both radius arm bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 121,332 miles

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 113,511 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 113,511 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 112,179 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 105,470 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 105,468 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe corroded. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 93,402 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 80,588 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 80,588 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 68,066 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 52,701 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 38,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 23,367 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 127,171 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 11,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 9,881 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 WOU is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FX51 WOU, 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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FX51 WOU is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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