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OR51 KEL

2018 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,471 mi
Last recorded102,471 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Land Rover Defender70,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOR51 KEL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 102,471 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 102,470 miles

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))

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))

Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Snapped (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2025 39,599 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front & Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 39,599 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front & Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 29,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cuts/Stones In Tyre/Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 102,352 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 102,347 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7.50 R16C (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 18,283 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 18,280 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 18,057 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Nov 2022 98,207 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 98,199 miles

Fuel system component leaking Rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 15,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 15,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 92,512 miles

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

corrosion on brake discs

Pass 13 Oct 2021 12,000 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 92,420 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 91,666 miles

under body muddy

Fail 26 Apr 2019 91,666 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

under body muddy

Pass 1 May 2018 90,745 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2017 89,169 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 86,553 miles

all tyres getting low

Fail 6 May 2016 86,551 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

all tyres getting low

rear shock bushes worn

Pass 10 Apr 2015 83,404 miles

chips to windscreen

under body muddy

Fail 7 Apr 2015 83,403 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chips to windscreen

n/s door mirror glass damaged

reverse light cover damaged

under body muddy

Fail 9 May 2014 80,590 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Towbar locking device insecure (6.6.3b)

tyres perished

Pass 9 May 2014 80,590 miles

tyres perished

Pass 7 May 2013 75,939 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 68,266 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 68,266 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 56,839 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 45,740 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 45,642 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 35,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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OR51 KEL is a 2018 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 1,597cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2018 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 70,190 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 OR51 KEL, 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 8 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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OR51 KEL is a 2018 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 November 2018.

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