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YP51 OGG

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

263,647 mi
Last recorded263,647 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP51 OGG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 263,647 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 252,871 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 248,637 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 242,239 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 227,769 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 214,100 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 201,852 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 190,846 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 179,123 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 169,340 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 158,166 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 148,646 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 37,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 127,336 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 116,117 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 110,742 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 105,656 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 105,656 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 95,222 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 95,222 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 80,632 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 65,610 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 50,391 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 OGG is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 OGG, 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 OGG registered?

YP51 OGG is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 December 2001.

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