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YD51 USJ

2001 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,815 mi
Last recorded114,815 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 USJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 114,815 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 114,815 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 110,716 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 106,192 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 101,062 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 96,944 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 92,250 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 89,018 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 85,231 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 78,965 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 71,478 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 63,250 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 54,085 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 51,902 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 51,902 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 42,685 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 USJ is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 USJ, 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 USJ registered?

YD51 USJ is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is YD51 USJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD51 USJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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