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YE51 DKA

2001 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,763 mi
Last recorded81,763 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 DKA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 81,763 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 78,645 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2024 77,808 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2024 77,808 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 75,742 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 75,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 75,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

n/s/f swivel seal leaking oil o/s/f swivel seal weeping

Pass 19 Jan 2022 72,340 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 67,786 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 67,777 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 67,561 miles

All bump stops missing.

Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced Rear mounts corroded away. but not affecting security. (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 61,555 miles

All four bump stops missing

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 54,922 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 48,662 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 43,130 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 43,130 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 37,354 miles

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

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

n/s/r seat belt buckle damaged

Fail 6 Sep 2013 37,354 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r seat belt buckle damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2012 34,884 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 34,884 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2011 34,490 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 34,490 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 32,470 miles

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

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

rear crossmember and o/s front out rigger corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2009 30,890 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 30,890 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 29,435 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 24,481 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 19,260 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 DKA is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DKA, 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 YE51 DKA registered?

YE51 DKA is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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