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HJ51 YWP

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

209,256 mi
Last recorded209,256 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 209,256 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 207,096 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 207,060 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 204,794 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 202,726 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 199,625 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2021 199,595 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 195,476 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 195,454 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear 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))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 191,713 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 191,713 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 186,477 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 186,477 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 180,386 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 174,405 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear tyre poor condition

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 169,331 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 164,120 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

REAR CHASSIS RAIL POOR CONDITION

Pass 19 Sep 2013 158,313 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 152,112 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 143,210 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 130,431 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/FRONT HUB

Pass 21 Sep 2009 111,685 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 94,945 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 77,960 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 55,397 miles

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

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 YWP is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YWP, 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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What year was HJ51 YWP registered?

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

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