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C11 YYU

2001 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,707 mi
Last recorded176,707 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 YYU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 176,707 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 172,182 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 172,182 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking by front x-member (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 168,077 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 164,492 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 164,426 miles

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))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 161,190 miles

Corrosion throughout vehicle

Offside front sphere seal very damp

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box damp

Pass 6 Apr 2021 161,035 miles

both tracta seals damp

chassis rusty

slight play os swivel pins

slight play steering joints

steering box damp

Fail 25 Mar 2021 161,030 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis xmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis xmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis xmember (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis xmember (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both tracta seals damp

chassis rusty

slight play os swivel pins

slight play steering joints

steering box damp

Pass 26 Mar 2020 160,784 miles

brake pipes rusty

chassis rusty

os swivel leaks

steering box leaks

Pass 28 Mar 2019 160,532 miles

steering box damp

Corrosion under vehicle

Front tractor seals damp

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Mar 2018 160,184 miles

rear x/member very rusty

slight play steering joints

Fail 23 Mar 2018 160,184 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear x/member very rusty

slight play steering joints

Pass 4 Nov 2016 156,741 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 156,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 150,369 miles

slight oil leak from engine

slight oil leak from offside front hub

slight oil leak from steering boxs

Fail 2 Nov 2015 150,369 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight oil leak from engine

slight oil leak from offside front hub

slight oil leak from steering boxs

Pass 28 Oct 2014 144,124 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 144,124 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 138,931 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 131,666 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 120,154 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 106,655 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 106,654 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 96,919 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 96,919 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 94,908 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 86,987 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 78,297 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 78,359 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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C11 YYU is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C11 YYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C11 YYU registered?

C11 YYU is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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