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DE51 PCY

2001 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,269 mi
Last recorded86,269 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 PCY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 86,269 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 82,420 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 81,344 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 79,919 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 77,997 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 77,997 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 75,054 miles

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

Offside Front side step damaged

Fail 24 Jul 2018 75,054 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front side step damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2017 72,495 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 72,495 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 70,636 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 69,011 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 64,007 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 56,788 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 50,858 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 43,981 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 36,325 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 28,503 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 21,004 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 14,038 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 12,630 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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DE51 PCY is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DE51 PCY, 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 DE51 PCY registered?

DE51 PCY is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 October 2001.

Is DE51 PCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE51 PCY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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