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FY51 PLO

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

120,144 mi
Last recorded120,144 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 PLO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 120,144 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 119,901 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 119,323 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 118,591 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 118,291 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 117,073 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 155,166 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 115,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 113,405 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 113,400 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear panel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 112,173 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 112,168 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2013 109,923 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2013 109,299 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

surface corrosion all metal brake pipes

Pass 1 May 2012 100,793 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both rear tyres perrished

n/s front tyre perrished

Fail 30 Apr 2012 100,793 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both rear tyres perrished

n/s front tyre perrished

Pass 6 May 2011 89,749 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s front tyre perrished

Fail 3 May 2011 89,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s front tyre perrished

Pass 12 Jan 2010 76,503 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 76,503 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 65,419 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 55,777 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 43,509 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 40,037 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 40,037 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 PLO is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 PLO, 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 FY51 PLO registered?

FY51 PLO is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is FY51 PLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY51 PLO shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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