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EK51 YLF

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

139,746 mi
Last recorded139,746 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 YLF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 139,746 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 136,946 miles

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

minor surface corrosion evident on under body and components

Pass 16 Dec 2023 132,261 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 127,675 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 125,746 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 121,079 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 117,353 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 114,385 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 109,800 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 105,888 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 102,285 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 97,816 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 95,071 miles

oil leak from pinion seal

Fail 25 Nov 2013 95,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak from pinion seal

Pass 27 Nov 2012 88,851 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 88,851 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 85,446 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 82,323 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight oil leak from pinion seal

Pass 13 Aug 2008 778,050 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 66,304 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 51,844 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 51,832 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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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EK51 YLF is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc 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 EK51 YLF, 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 EK51 YLF registered?

EK51 YLF is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 November 2001.

Is EK51 YLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK51 YLF 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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