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DU51 YJS

2001 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

90,307 mi
Last recorded90,307 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 YJS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 90,307 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 90,307 miles

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2025 83,166 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 83,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 83,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt diff top balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation both rears (1.2.1 (d))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired corroded and missing (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired corroded and broke off (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired corroded and broke off (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 76,912 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 76,912 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect detioriated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing broke (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment steering box drop arm linkage (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 71,240 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 71,240 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 68,773 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 68,773 miles

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

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury running board showing sharp jagged edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted sharp jagged edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 66,502 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 66,500 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 64,547 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 64,510 miles

Prop shaft joint excessively worn front propshaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear cross member in several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 62,341 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 62,341 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 60,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread worn uneven (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 60,220 miles

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread worn uneven (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 57,971 miles

Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

steering damper bush worn

Pass 14 Oct 2015 55,501 miles

Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering damper damaged but serviceable play in bush (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 55,501 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering damper damaged but serviceable play in bush (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 52,768 miles

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

Near side runnung board corroded and damaged

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 49,822 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 49,822 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 47,400 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 44,407 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

steering damper bush worn

Pass 18 Sep 2010 41,453 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 38,442 miles

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 38,442 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 34,815 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 30,283 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 24,184 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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DU51 YJS is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 DU51 YJS, 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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DU51 YJS is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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