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HV51 TYH

2001 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,317 mi
Last recorded77,317 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 TYH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2025 77,317 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 73,107 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 68,287 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 61,837 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 56,833 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 51,971 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 50,515 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear brake slightly tight

Pass 21 Aug 2018 50,025 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 49,176 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 48,176 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 45,797 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 42,394 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 38,627 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 33,341 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 28,778 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 24,777 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 22,804 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 20,992 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 18,552 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 14,996 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 11,253 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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HV51 TYH is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HV51 TYH, 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 HV51 TYH?

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What year was HV51 TYH registered?

HV51 TYH is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is HV51 TYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV51 TYH shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HV51 TYH have outstanding finance?

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