MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,394 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Front Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/F TYRE BECOMING PERISHED AND CRACKED
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Front Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
O/S/F TYRE BECOMING PERISHED AND CRACKED
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nsf tyre has sidewall damadged
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
nsf tyre has sidewall damadged
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING DAMPER BUSH
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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YK51 VLC is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 YK51 VLC, 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 YK51 VLC registered?
YK51 VLC is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 September 2001.
Is YK51 VLC safe to buy?
The MOT history for YK51 VLC shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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