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YF51 LDE

2001 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

98,278 mi
Last recorded98,278 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 LDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 98,278 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 98,277 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 96,227 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x4 tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 96,226 miles

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

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x4 tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 95,505 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 94,251 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 93,169 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 93,152 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking inner arch. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering all marked yellow. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced shock mount upper. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 92,389 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 91,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leg. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leg. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 90,122 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 85,486 miles

Nearside Front front axle sphere seal leaking.

Fail 19 Dec 2017 85,480 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front front axle sphere seal leaking.

Pass 12 Dec 2016 80,680 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 73,469 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 73,329 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 67,539 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 60,033 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 55,595 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 555,777 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 50,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Dec 2011 50,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 44,627 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 40,753 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 40,751 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 36,776 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 32,299 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 27,624 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 23,425 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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YF51 LDE is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 YF51 LDE, 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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YF51 LDE is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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