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BG51 YBN

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

166,705 mi
Last recorded166,705 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 YBN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 166,705 miles

Nearside Front Outer hub seal slight seepage of oil

Offside Front hub seal slight seepage of oil

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 166,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer hub seal slight seepage of oil

Offside Front hub seal slight seepage of oil

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 163,671 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front suspension hub seal slight seepage

Offside Front suspension hub seal slight seepage

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 158,549 miles

EXCESSIVE CORROSION OUTSIDE THE PRESCRIBED AREAS

Fail 16 Jan 2024 158,540 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

EXCESSIVE CORROSION OUTSIDE THE PRESCRIBED AREAS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 153,245 miles

Central Fluid leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Front axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 153,245 miles

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Bulk head holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Cover missing on Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Fluid leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Front axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 151,664 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight oil leak from front suspension

Pass 20 Nov 2020 148,680 miles

Nearside Front door latch faulty

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front floor corroding

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

both front driveshaft spheres leaking

Fail 18 Nov 2020 148,679 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front door latch faulty

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front floor corroding

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

both front driveshaft spheres leaking

Pass 10 May 2019 144,148 miles

Nearside Front and all rear seats lay flat seat belts not tested

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 144,147 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside 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))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front and all rear seats lay flat seat belts not tested

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 140,428 miles

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 11 May 2018 140,427 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 17 Nov 2015 139,514 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 139,514 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted both centre floors / outriggers (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 132,752 miles

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 123,744 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 116,379 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 116,360 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 110,122 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

discs worn and corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2010 99,222 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 80,416 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 78,590 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 78,583 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 70,861 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 60,960 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 50,475 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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BG51 YBN is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 BG51 YBN, 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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BG51 YBN is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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