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YD51 NUF

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,698 mi
Last recorded112,698 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 112,698 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 109,922 miles

Oil leak from engine ()

Fail 23 Mar 2018 109,918 miles

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 10,703 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 97,987 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 97,987 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 880,590 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 82,372 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 78,149 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 78,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 72,543 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 67,434 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 64,049 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 57,508 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 51,873 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 51,873 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 46,151 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 40,642 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 NUF is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YD51 NUF, 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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What year was YD51 NUF registered?

YD51 NUF is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for YD51 NUF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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