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YH51 CRM

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

107,928 mi
Last recorded107,928 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 107,928 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis near tow bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 104,473 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 98,527 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 95,711 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 95,695 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2018 95,059 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 94,144 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 92,923 miles

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

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

all tyres perishing

Pass 3 Dec 2015 90,431 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 90,281 miles

Ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front prop shaft rear u/j worn

Pass 3 Dec 2014 83,995 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 83,848 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

steering damper bush excess play

Pass 30 Nov 2013 770,296 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 76,987 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 70,801 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

steering damper bush sligtly worn

Pass 29 Nov 2011 65,251 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 58,464 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 51,076 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 47,945 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 47,945 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 47,230 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 47,230 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 43,238 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 43,238 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 CRM 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 70.8%.

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 CRM, 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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What year was YH51 CRM registered?

YH51 CRM is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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