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YD51 KFN

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

113,947 mi
Last recorded113,947 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 KFN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 113,947 miles

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

Nearside Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 113,947 miles

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

Nearside Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 113,403 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 113,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2021 112,402 miles

Body holed o/s/f floor and n/s/f behind wheel arch area

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

N/s/f steering swivel sphere joint leaking

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Underneath corroded

Wipers not working full speed

Fail 12 Jan 2021 112,402 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Body holed o/s/f floor and n/s/f behind wheel arch area

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

N/s/f steering swivel sphere joint leaking

Offside Front Door handle broken but still opening door

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Underneath corroded

Wipers not working full speed

Pass 24 Oct 2019 110,103 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 110,102 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi just behind front wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi beside fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi just infront of rear wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi beside fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 109,924 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested excerssive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 100,377 miles

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

n/s/f hub seal leak

Fail 5 Oct 2018 100,345 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated insecure bracket at chassis corrded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake pipe at caliper fouls axle on lock (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f hub seal leak

Pass 24 Jul 2017 95,114 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 86,137 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 71,020 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 71,019 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 56,311 miles

Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

fluid leak at trasfer box

passenger outer foot rest insecure

Pass 5 Jun 2013 46,542 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 38,775 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 38,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 38,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 37,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 36,059 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 31,530 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 30,062 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 28,141 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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YD51 KFN 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 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YD51 KFN, 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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YD51 KFN is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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