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HG51 FUN

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

142,782 mi
Last recorded142,782 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 FUN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 142,782 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 142,782 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 137,443 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONTS REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal BOTH FRONTS REAS IN CLUDING BRAKE PIPES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 132,159 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 132,159 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 126,954 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 120,011 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 120,011 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 110,503 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 110,433 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 109,933 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 109,921 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013

front coils springs rusty

n/s/f tractor joint slight misting of oil

Fail 24 Sep 2012 105,360 miles

Cetre Ex mounting rusted

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 105,360 miles

Cetre Ex mounting rusted

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 99,813 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear discs inner faces pitted

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 93,290 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 85,693 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 74,633 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 65,768 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 54,088 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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HG51 FUN is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HG51 FUN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG51 FUN registered?

HG51 FUN is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is HG51 FUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG51 FUN shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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