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YG51 HRM

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,931 mi
Last recorded127,931 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 HRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 127,931 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 119,962 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 113,907 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 107,772 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 107,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high also bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 100,747 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 94,944 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 94,933 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 93,829 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 93,813 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 91,673 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 88,491 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 85,071 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 85,071 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rigger (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 81,213 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 81,213 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 76,645 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 76,645 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 73,195 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 70,238 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front diff oil seal leaking

Pass 6 Aug 2012 70,238 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front diff oil seal leaking

Pass 8 Aug 2011 66,274 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2010 62,021 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 61,991 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 54,192 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 54,192 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 43,064 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 33,937 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 33,937 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2006 24,199 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front pads appear low

slight imbalance on rear brakes offside low

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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YG51 HRM is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YG51 HRM, 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

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What year was YG51 HRM registered?

YG51 HRM is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is YG51 HRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG51 HRM shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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