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YP51 AVO

2001 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

224,960 mi
Last recorded224,960 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP51 AVO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 224,960 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 221,776 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 216,327 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 208,095 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 208,001 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 198,563 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 194,149 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 194,149 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 185,966 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 185,966 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear tail pipe and box, corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 173,883 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 157,976 miles

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed passengers (5.2.2b)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 157,976 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed passengers (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 141,290 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 131,730 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 117,347 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 117,347 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 100,209 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 100,209 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 88,517 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 85,768 miles

diesel leak at rear of engine block

Pass 2 Oct 2010 77,459 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 77,459 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 66,786 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 66,786 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 54,054 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 37,606 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 59,811 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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YP51 AVO is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YP51 AVO, 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

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What year was YP51 AVO registered?

YP51 AVO is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is YP51 AVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP51 AVO shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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