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FX51 WSE

2001 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

175,342 mi
Last recorded175,342 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 175,342 miles

Battery box corroded

Bulkhead and nearside floor corroded

Hockey stick bushes worn

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 21 Sep 2022 175,250 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery box corroded

Bulkhead and nearside floor corroded

Hockey stick bushes worn

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 163,970 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Oct 2020 163,970 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Aug 2019 163,748 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 160,979 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both fronts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2017 160,978 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S floor. (3.6.C.3)

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S and N/S chassis. (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Drop arm. (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front floor corroded.

O/S and N/S front outer suspension ball seals leaking.

O/S and N/S rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

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

Steering damper bush deteriorated.

Pass 25 Nov 2016 157,298 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

slight leakage of grease from n/s and o/s steering balls

Fail 24 Nov 2016 157,298 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

slight leakage of grease from n/s and o/s steering balls

Pass 3 Dec 2015 153,460 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 153,457 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 148,579 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 148,579 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 145,779 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

steering damper bush slightly worn

Fail 28 Nov 2013 145,779 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

steering damper bush sligtly worn

Pass 30 Nov 2012 128,754 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 128,754 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 118,109 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 104,921 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 92,974 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 83,785 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 65,944 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 659,442 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 57,162 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 WSE is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WSE, 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 WSE is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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