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YR51 NTJ

2001 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

143,719 mi
Last recorded143,719 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 NTJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2014 143,719 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 143,039 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 142,011 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 142,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 130,570 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 130,570 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Jan 2010 117,778 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 117,778 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 115,964 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 115,956 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 99,151 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2006 89,101 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 89,101 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 81,963 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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YR51 NTJ is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YR51 NTJ, 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 YR51 NTJ registered?

YR51 NTJ is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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