# FD51UZP — LAND ROVER DEFENDER MOT History & Vehicle Check

FD51UZP is a Black LAND ROVER DEFENDER, Diesel (2495cc), first registered 2001-11-30. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for FD51UZP — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | FD51UZP |
| Make | LAND ROVER |
| Model | DEFENDER |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine size | 2495cc |
| First registered | 2001-11-30 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Valid
- MOT expiry date: 2026-11-05 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 25
- Passes: 19
- Fails: 6
- Pass rate: 76%
- Total defects recorded: 44

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-22 10:47:42 | PASSED | 57,549 MI | 2026-11-05 00:00:00 |
| 2025-10-22 09:19:22 | FAILED | 57,549 MI | — |
| 2024-11-04 11:41:17 | PASSED | 56,628 MI | 2025-11-05 00:00:00 |
| 2023-11-06 12:09:37 | PASSED | 56,026 MI | 2024-11-05 00:00:00 |
| 2023-11-06 11:19:59 | FAILED | 56,026 MI | — |
| 2022-10-03 14:51:36 | PASSED | 55,297 MI | 2023-10-20 00:00:00 |
| 2022-10-03 09:22:48 | FAILED | 55,297 MI | — |
| 2021-10-21 08:10:46 | PASSED | 54,657 MI | 2022-10-20 00:00:00 |
| 2020-09-29 13:20:03 | PASSED | 53,276 MI | 2021-10-03 00:00:00 |
| 2019-03-22 09:31:04 | PASSED | 50,473 MI | 2020-10-03 00:00:00 |
| 2018-04-04 09:45:54 | PASSED | 49,160 MI | 2019-04-03 00:00:00 |
| 2018-03-21 12:09:40 | FAILED | 49,061 MI | — |
| 2017-03-29 13:19:29 | PASSED | 48,161 MI | 2018-04-01 00:00:00 |
| 2016-03-22 13:55:49 | PASSED | 47,042 MI | 2017-04-01 00:00:00 |
| 2016-03-21 15:57:44 | FAILED | 47,035 MI | — |
| 2015-03-23 14:28:03 | PASSED | 45,948 MI | 2016-04-01 00:00:00 |
| 2014-03-24 13:47:59 | PASSED | 44,041 MI | 2015-04-01 00:00:00 |
| 2013-03-26 14:43:55 | PASSED | 42,052 MI | 2014-04-01 00:00:00 |
| 2012-04-02 10:20:01 | PASSED | 40,907 MI | 2013-04-01 00:00:00 |
| 2011-04-02 11:02:08 | PASSED | 39,052 MI | 2012-04-01 00:00:00 |
| 2010-03-30 12:48:48 | PASSED | 36,523 MI | 2011-03-30 00:00:00 |
| 2009-03-31 16:44:49 | PASSED | 33,981 MI | 2010-03-30 00:00:00 |
| 2008-05-16 10:35:48 | PASSED | 32,899 MI | 2009-05-15 00:00:00 |
| 2008-05-15 13:18:18 | FAILED | 32,889 MI | — |
| 2007-03-31 10:46:34 | PASSED | 28,065 MI | 2008-03-30 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2025-10-22 10:47:42 (PASSED)**

- MINOR: Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))
- MINOR: Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

**2025-10-22 09:19:22 (FAILED)**

- MAJOR: Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MINOR: Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))
- MINOR: Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

**2023-11-06 11:19:59 (FAILED)**

- MAJOR: Offside Front Headlamp insecure headlight ring corroded (4.1.1 (c))

**2022-10-03 14:51:36 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front front propshaft slight play in rear UJ

**2022-10-03 09:22:48 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front front propshaft slight play in rear UJ
- MAJOR: Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MINOR: Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

**2021-10-21 08:10:46 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MINOR: Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

**2019-03-22 09:31:04 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Front Prop Rear Joint has slight play

**2018-03-21 12:09:40 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
- FAIL: Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Cross member (6.1.B.2)

**2017-03-29 13:19:29 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

**2016-03-22 13:55:49 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear (2.2.B.1f)
- ADVISORY: Auxiliary belt cracking
- ADVISORY: Ball joint has slight play Drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
- ADVISORY: Front diff has oil leak
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front (2.2.B.1f)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear (2.2.B.1f)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- ADVISORY: Transfer box has oil leak

**2016-03-21 15:57:44 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Auxiliary belt cracking
- ADVISORY: Transfer box has oil leak
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear (2.2.B.1f)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear (2.2.B.1f)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front (2.2.B.1f)
- ADVISORY: Front diff has oil leak
- ADVISORY: Ball joint has slight play Drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
- FAIL: Fuel system component leaking Fuel pressure regulator (7.2.3)

**2014-03-24 13:47:59 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

**2013-03-26 14:43:55 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: Front screen wipers getting hard and noise.

**2010-03-30 12:48:48 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

**2009-03-31 16:44:49 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: front radius bushes are starting to go soft, rear tie bar bushes are starting to delaminate
- USER ENTERED: nearside front seat belt buckle cover in poor condition

**2008-05-15 13:18:18 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for FD51UZP is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/FD51UZP. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.
