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FY51 HNC

2001 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,734 mi
Last recorded88,734 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 HNC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 88,734 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 88,731 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 85,365 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 85,362 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 83,875 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 83,873 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 82,618 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 82,616 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2021 81,221 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 79,762 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 79,759 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 78,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 75,588 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 75,551 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damaged (0.1 (d))

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 73,991 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 73,989 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering drop arm joint (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 71,952 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 71,948 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 69,940 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 64,838 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 64,833 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 60,036 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 60,033 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 55,266 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 55,263 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 49,647 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 49,642 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 43,119 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 43,117 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 30,074 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 30,074 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 27,448 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 24,549 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2006 24,549 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 21,718 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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FY51 HNC is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FY51 HNC, 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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FY51 HNC is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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