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YK51 VKN

2001 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

176,573 mi
Last recorded176,573 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 VKN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 176,573 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shocker slight play in bottom bushes

Offside Rear Shocker slight play in lower bushes

Fail 4 Feb 2019 176,573 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 176,538 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor section corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached Mount loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached Mount loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking Power steering box leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box sector shaft excessively worn (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Door closes only when locked (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 161,857 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 161,856 miles

Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 157,988 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside front inner door lock is broken and can only be unlocked from the outside

Nearside rear body mount out rigger is holed and corroded

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside front (drivers) seat belt stalk locking mechanism covers are missing

Fail 7 Oct 2016 157,958 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting fractured side mounted belt (5.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking engine area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside front inner door lock is broken and can only be unlocked from the outside

Nearside rear body mount out rigger is holed and corroded

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside front (drivers) seat belt stalk locking mechanism covers are missing

Pass 12 Nov 2015 155,879 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 155,878 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 153,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside front to rear metal brake is corroding

Pass 21 Oct 2013 151,116 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 141,622 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 129,529 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 118,014 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 107,002 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 97,194 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 97,194 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front propshaft misaligned

Pass 6 Nov 2007 82,992 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 69,588 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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YK51 VKN is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YK51 VKN, 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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YK51 VKN is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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