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YC51 HXN

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,442 mi
Last recorded113,442 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 HXN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2025 113,442 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 112,486 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 111,423 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 110,126 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 108,593 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 106,871 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 105,807 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 104,168 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 102,582 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 100,040 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 94,727 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 88,040 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 81,437 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 75,418 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 69,328 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 62,357 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 53,519 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 45,579 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 39,023 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 32,467 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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YC51 HXN is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YC51 HXN, 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 YC51 HXN registered?

YC51 HXN is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is YC51 HXN safe to buy?

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Does YC51 HXN have outstanding finance?

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