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YJ51 CFN

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,289 mi
Last recorded75,289 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2008
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 CFN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2008 75,289 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 75,289 miles

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

Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 66,593 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 66,593 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 58,003 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front hub seal slightly weeping

Pass 22 Nov 2005 46,056 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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YJ51 CFN is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YJ51 CFN, 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

How do I check the history of YJ51 CFN?

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What year was YJ51 CFN registered?

YJ51 CFN is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 December 2001.

Is YJ51 CFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ51 CFN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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