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133,905 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Offside Front Body not fully secure floor (6.2.2 (a) (i))
nearside front body mount corroded
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
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
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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
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))
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))
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
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
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 ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
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
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
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
steering damper bush has slight play
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
steering damper bush has slight play
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
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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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