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HJ51 YWK

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

104,991 mi
Last recorded104,991 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 YWK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 104,991 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 104,490 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2024 100,505 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 98,745 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear front side facing seat buckle clip missing

Pass 8 Jul 2022 94,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp lens clouded but still showing correct pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear diff A frame ball joint gator split and cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 94,670 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush o/s/f shocker bottom bush has excessive movement (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp lens clouded but still showing correct pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear diff A frame ball joint gator split and cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 92,530 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 91,496 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 90,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 May 2019 90,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/85/16 marked in yellow chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 89,787 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 88,149 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 87,853 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 87,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2015 87,516 miles

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

all tyres cracking

Pass 8 May 2014 87,012 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 87,007 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2013 86,812 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 May 2012 86,668 miles

signs of fuel leak from engine

Pass 6 May 2011 86,411 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 86,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 86,071 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 85,833 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 85,167 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 85,167 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 79,562 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 62,667 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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HJ51 YWK is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 HJ51 YWK, 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 HJ51 YWK registered?

HJ51 YWK is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is HJ51 YWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ51 YWK shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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