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YG51 JUY

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,894 mi
Last recorded158,894 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 158,894 miles

BOTH FRONT FLOORS CORRODED

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

REAR BODY MOUNTS CORRODED

Fail 18 Sep 2025 158,888 miles

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Both front floors corroded

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear body mounts corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2024 154,511 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear all body mounts corroded but cab is still securely fixed

Fail 19 Aug 2024 154,195 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel new brake pipes fitted not bled correctly (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top support corroded through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both light perishing 235/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 149,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light perishing 235/85/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 149,794 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under front arch, out rigger/ body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of spring mount /behind brake hose (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light perishing 235/85/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 145,874 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security strut mount corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 140,831 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 140,636 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength A frame arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 134,230 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front axle swivel joint has play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering fluid leaking from around rear of pump (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear body mount before rear wheel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 134,205 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front axle swivel joint has play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering fluid leaking from around rear of pump (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear body mount before rear wheel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 128,074 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage power steering fluid is leaking from around power steering pump area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play wheel bearing has tip (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle chassis is corroded all over and will need treating before next year (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 120,815 miles

vehicle under body and chassis is corroded all over

Fail 7 Jun 2017 120,512 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing seat belt has caught in door and damaged webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush link joint has excessing play in bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking fluid leaking from around steering box (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal power steering pump has fluid leak and runninf all over pipes (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering box arm has play in ball joint (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play wheel bearing has major play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm steering box drop arm has excessive movement loose (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

vehicle under body and chassis is corroded all over

Pass 2 Jun 2016 111,211 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 98,787 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 966,130 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 92,205 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 876,147 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 78,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 69,968 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 61,795 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 55,035 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 49,743 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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 JUY is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JUY, 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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YG51 JUY is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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