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DY51 WXW

2001 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

105,085 mi
Last recorded105,085 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 WXW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 105,085 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2025 102,102 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides have slight lip to edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 98,540 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and from rear diff output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip provision worn

Fail 12 Apr 2024 98,530 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam intermittently goes out (led bulbs) then goes off when main beam operated at random points during test (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and from rear diff output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip provision worn

Pass 26 Apr 2023 94,319 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 91,464 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded away (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded away (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both body support straps rusted away

Fail 20 Apr 2022 91,443 miles

Emission control equipment missing where fitted as standard blanking plates fitted (8.2.2.1 (a))

Emissions not tested due to EGR blanking plates fitted (8.2.2.2 (e))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded away (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded away (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both body support straps rusted away

Pass 29 Apr 2021 87,233 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded away (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded away (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both body support braces rusted away

Fail 24 Mar 2021 87,227 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm inbetween steering box and linkage (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced excessively corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced excessively corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both body support braces rusted away

Pass 14 Mar 2020 85,172 miles

Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced central mount corroded away (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced central mount corroded away (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both NS and OS body support braces rusted away

Pass 26 Mar 2019 81,022 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 79,201 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush. (2.7.4)

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

Pass 17 May 2017 76,616 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 76,616 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 73,219 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion body mountain (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion body mountain (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 May 2016 73,196 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet damaged/misaligned, water exiting to front (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working both stop lamps inoperative (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

corrosion of both n/s/r and o/s/r rear crossmember brackets

o/s mid body mounting bracket corroded and weak

Pass 6 May 2015 70,079 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 67,330 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 62,320 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 58,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 52,289 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 469,887 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 469,887 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 469,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 41,259 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 36,099 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 30,868 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 26,136 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 21,843 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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DY51 WXW is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 DY51 WXW, 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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DY51 WXW is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 October 2001.

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