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HC51 KER

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

95,848 mi
Last recorded95,848 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC51 KER
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 95,848 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 95,610 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes in general (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 May 2024 95,605 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Antiroll bar d bush bracket and area fixed to (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Out rigger to chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes in general (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Out rigger to chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Main chassis in general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle underside corroded in general

Pass 17 May 2023 95,326 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes to nearside and offside to flexi hoses covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside front chassis outer rigger corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis section corroded at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2023 95,323 miles

Nearside 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))

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))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes to nearside and offside to flexi hoses covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside front chassis outer rigger corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear top axle ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis section corroded at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 94,286 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive small oil leak at rear of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Slight play in 'A' frame ball joint

Nearside Front Exhaust down pipe fouling chassis

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive small weep from steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 94,268 miles

Central Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn chassis end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn chassis end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive small oil leak at rear of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Slight play in 'A' frame ball joint

Nearside Front Exhaust down pipe fouling chassis

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive small weep from steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 92,599 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 92,494 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition cracked (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 78,210 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 72,943 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 72,934 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2017 67,837 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 64,992 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 64,991 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 56,059 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 559,613 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 47,040 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 44,843 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 43,226 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 41,015 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 38,661 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 35,785 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 32,129 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 28,587 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 23,989 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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HC51 KER is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 HC51 KER, 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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HC51 KER is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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