MOT Status
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146,917 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play arm at steering box end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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))
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))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front pipes. (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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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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