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YH51 ASE

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,265 mi
Last recorded44,265 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 ASE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2013 44,265 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 43,226 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 40,213 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 39,419 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 39,419 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 37,737 miles

Front no plate mounted on screen frame

Hazard warning switch worn

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Significant cracking on both front & n/s/r tyres between tread blocks.

Slight bend in track rod

Slight cracking between tread blocks on o/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2009 37,737 miles

Front no plate mounted on screen frame

Hazard warning switch worn

Significant cracking on both front & n/s/r tyres between tread blocks.

Slight bend in track rod

Slight cracking between tread blocks on o/s/r tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2008 35,192 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 31,320 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 31,320 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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YH51 ASE is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YH51 ASE, 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 YH51 ASE registered?

YH51 ASE is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is YH51 ASE safe to buy?

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