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YG51 JVF

2001 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

113,627 mi
Last recorded113,627 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 JVF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 May 2025 113,627 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt burst (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened top and lower mounting points (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

steering bottle colour doesn't allow a check of fluid level

Pass 9 Aug 2023 109,215 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 109,215 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 104,830 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 104,821 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 95,086 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed outer handle loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroding undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 95,080 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at steering box end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper end (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting corroded / holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting corroded / holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength central chassis corroded / holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Prop shaft securing bolt loose rear prop front nut / bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm drop arm securing nut loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed outer handle loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroding undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 89,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 89,177 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 83,697 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 81,654 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 78,796 miles

slight play in steering box drop arm

Fail 25 Sep 2015 78,763 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

play in rear prop shaft uj

slight play in steering box drop arm

Pass 23 Sep 2014 75,668 miles

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

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

n/s/f step damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2013 72,670 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 72,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 68,406 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

all advisory jobs to be done

Pass 23 Sep 2011 65,078 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 65,062 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 61,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 58,387 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 54,252 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 54,243 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 48,922 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 42,884 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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YG51 JVF is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 JVF, 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 JVF is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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