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YH51 BFP

2001 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,338 mi
Last recorded70,338 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 BFP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2021 70,338 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 67,235 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 65,365 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 62,145 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 58,760 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 54,862 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 51,014 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis body mount excessively corroded (6.1.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 47,916 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 44,507 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 44,507 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 42,995 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 42,995 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 40,340 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 40,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Oct 2010 37,375 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 37,375 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 34,415 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 30,712 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 25,987 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 22,385 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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YH51 BFP is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YH51 BFP, 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 BFP registered?

YH51 BFP is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is YH51 BFP safe to buy?

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