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1351 YG

2001 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

245,103 mi
Last recorded245,103 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1351 YG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 245,103 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 232,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 212,318 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 197,133 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 175,693 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 156,451 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 11 May 2010 144,079 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 May 2009 134,583 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 125,900 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 125,900 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 110,818 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 93,839 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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1351 YG is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 1351 YG, 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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What year was 1351 YG registered?

1351 YG is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is 1351 YG safe to buy?

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