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YG51 HRP

2001 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

123,885 mi
Last recorded123,885 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 HRP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 123,885 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 123,680 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 122,783 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 122,255 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 120,541 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 118,583 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 116,252 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 113,403 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 108,378 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 103,712 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 91,201 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 88,171 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 86,700 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 72,264 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 62,309 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 46,073 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 46,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 HRP is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YG51 HRP, 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 HRP registered?

YG51 HRP is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is YG51 HRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG51 HRP shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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