MOT Status
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear. unable to see pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front bump-stop missing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four road tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
general corrosion to underside front and rear suspension components
all brake discs worn (pads approximately 50% worn)
all brake flexi ferrules corroded
all brake flexi ferrules deteriorated
both front hub seals damp
general corrosion to underside
o/s front bump stop missing
oil leak but not excessive
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Windscreen wiper not working Both sides front (3.4 (a))
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both sides front hub seals damp
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs worn rear pads 50% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
O/S/F bump stop missing
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general corrosion to underside
washers poor operation
Both sides front hubs damp
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs worn pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes and dust covers perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides front (3.4 (b) (i))
corrosion to underside of vehicle
diff oil leaks
Both sides front hubs damp
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F pads low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R inner pad getting low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Centre rear upper radius arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four deteriorated in outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
engine and trans oil leaks
rear exhaust joint corroded
Both front hubs damp
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin, pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
all four road tyres age related cracks
front steering link gaiters perished and split
transmission oil leak
n/s rear lower shocker bush worn
steering box misting oil
n/s door difficult to close
slight general oil leaks
steering box misting oil
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
n/s front brake binding slightly
rear brakes binding slightly
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
n/s front brake binding slightly
rear brakes binding slightly
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
front brake inbalance 24%
front brakes binding slightly
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
clutch pedal rubber split
damage to both seatbelts
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and cracked and perished
nearside headlamp lense cracked
offside rear shock absorber upper bushes worn
rear fog light pale red
uneven rise and fall between rear brakes
various oil leaks
windscreen damaged
wipers poor
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
clutch pedal rubber split
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge,tyre also cracked and perished
nearside headlamp lense cracked
offside rear shock absorber upper bushes worn
rear fog lamp pale red when on
various oil leaks
windscreen damaged
wipers poor
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
rear propshaft rear u/j worn
brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn
low initial servo action
offside front and nearside front seatbelts damaged
offside headlamp lense damaged
rear number plate damaged
various slight oil leaks
wear in both rear shock absorber upper bushes
wear in steering damper mounting bushes
windscreen damaged
wipers poor
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HX51 UNP is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 HX51 UNP, 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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HX51 UNP is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 2001.
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