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YH51 VTM

2001 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,284 mi
Last recorded139,284 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 139,284 miles

slight brake pedal travel

Fail 17 Jun 2026 139,255 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 137,866 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 137,852 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 136,327 miles

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))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 136,319 miles

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))

Pass 22 Jul 2016 132,735 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 132,732 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 122,627 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 115,117 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 107,226 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 97,826 miles

fuel filter area damp with fuel. no leaks found.

signs of tyres rubbing on suspension arms.not touching when inspected.

Pass 29 Jul 2011 87,188 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 80,270 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 80,270 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2009 72,293 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 63,652 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 55,290 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all steel brake pipes covered in thick grease appears ok

Pass 22 Sep 2006 530,124 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 44,882 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 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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