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YD51 NSN

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests35 (22 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate62.9%

Mileage

133,905 mi
Last recorded133,905 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 13 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 133,905 miles

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

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop, rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 123,000 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 121,093 miles

Offside Front Body not fully secure floor (6.2.2 (a) (i))

nearside front body mount corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2023 121,092 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body not fully secure floor (6.2.2 (a) (i))

nearside front body mount corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2023 120,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drag link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering box mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front crossmember steering damper mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))

n/s and o/s body mounting brackets corroded

n/s/f footwell corroded

o/s/f swivel hub seal leaking

Pass 19 Aug 2022 118,164 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 117,562 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 117,558 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2020 112,959 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 109,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox & rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 109,135 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Central Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture nearside pipe (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture offside pipe burst ((DANGEROUS)) (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox & rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 107,795 miles

Both rear shock absorbers are corroded

Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop shaft rear Joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear view mirror in poor condition

There appears to be a slight seepage of fuel from the filter housing but no obvious leak

Fail 3 Oct 2018 107,795 miles

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

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush The shock absorber acts as a steering damper on the Drag link (5.3.2 (c))

Both rear shock absorbers are corroded

Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine coolant level low

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop shaft rear Joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear view mirror in poor condition

There appears to be a slight seepage of fuel from the filter housing but no obvious leak

Pass 18 Oct 2017 105,956 miles

All four coil springs are corroded

Drivers seat belt slightly damaged

Engine cover fitted obscuring some topside components

Exhaust middle box mounting is cracked

Propshaft universal joint worn Rear propshaft rear UJ ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 103,624 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 101,904 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 101,898 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 100,729 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 100,729 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 99,318 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 99,316 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 97,605 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside steering damper bush slight play

Fail 8 Feb 2013 97,600 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside steering damper bush slight play

Pass 24 Jan 2012 94,763 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 94,763 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 91,847 miles

steering damper bush has slight play

Fail 8 Feb 2011 91,847 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

steering damper bush has slight play

Pass 19 Feb 2010 88,994 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 88,994 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 84,367 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 84,367 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 73,531 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2007 64,525 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 54,844 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 45,087 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 NSN is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.9%.

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 NSN, 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 NSN is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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