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DX51 WYL

2001 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

85,867 mi
Last recorded85,867 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 WYL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 85,867 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 83,188 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 83,153 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 79,280 miles

Central Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Slight freeplay + protection gaiter/boot split and perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 76,599 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 73,856 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light working intermittently (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Suspension/ A frame upper link ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 73,854 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering box drop link ball joint loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod bush slight free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light working intermittently (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Suspension/ A frame upper link ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 70,712 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Suspension/rear axle upper link ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 68,117 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 May 2017 65,507 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 16 May 2017 65,503 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 May 2016 62,396 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 59,080 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 54,030 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 46,240 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 455,434 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 43,424 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 38,026 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 34,934 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 30,972 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 26,036 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 19,849 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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DX51 WYL is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DX51 WYL, 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

How do I check the history of DX51 WYL?

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What year was DX51 WYL registered?

DX51 WYL is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is DX51 WYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 WYL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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