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DU51 YJT

2001 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

108,304 mi
Last recorded108,304 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 YJT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 108,304 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 107,740 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 107,739 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 106,680 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 104,899 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 104,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 104,899 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 103,128 miles

Offside headlamp top adjuster screw missing

Fail 14 Jun 2016 103,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside headlamp top adjuster screw missing

Pass 1 Apr 2015 101,460 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 101,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 97,392 miles

Slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint

Pass 26 Feb 2013 92,204 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 86,548 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 80,541 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 73,476 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 73,476 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 67,488 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 67,342 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 67,118 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 56,910 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 47,335 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 31,803 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 YJT is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YJT, 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 DU51 YJT registered?

DU51 YJT is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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The MOT history for DU51 YJT shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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