MOT Status
ValidMileage
139,284 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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slight brake pedal travel
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
slight brake pedal travel
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed ns and os (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security boby (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed ns and os (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security boby (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
fuel filter area damp with fuel. no leaks found.
signs of tyres rubbing on suspension arms.not touching when inspected.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
steering damper rubber bush worn
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
all steel brake pipes covered in thick grease appears ok
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YH51 VTM 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 VTM, 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 VTM registered?
YH51 VTM is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 October 2001.
Is YH51 VTM safe to buy?
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