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YE51 AWV

2001 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

109,353 mi
Last recorded109,353 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 AWV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 109,353 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 102,714 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 94,743 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion REAR CROSS MEMBER (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 86,771 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 86,760 miles

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Towbar component excessively damaged (6.6.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 79,276 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 79,266 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 74,896 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 69,325 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 63,233 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 57,307 miles

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 50,998 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 44,288 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 39,120 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 34,341 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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YE51 AWV is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YE51 AWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YE51 AWV?

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What year was YE51 AWV registered?

YE51 AWV is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is YE51 AWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE51 AWV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YE51 AWV have outstanding finance?

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