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YT51 NZO

2001 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

275,086 mi
Last recorded275,086 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 NZO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 275,086 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 266,580 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 257,200 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 247,613 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 242,568 miles

Offside Front floor corroded

auxillery belt worn

Pass 23 Sep 2020 240,421 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 239,048 miles

Nearside Rear cross member/body mount corroded

Offside Front underbody/floor corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2019 239,048 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear cross member/body mount corroded

Offside Front underbody/floor corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2018 236,695 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 236,693 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 231,235 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front flexie to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 231,233 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam and bonnet not opening (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended bump stop missing (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front flexie to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 227,737 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brakes nosiey

Pass 24 Aug 2015 224,467 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2015 224,465 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2014 214,860 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 214,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 119,519 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 19,519 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 180,073 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 168,966 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 156,854 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 144,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 144,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 130,966 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres cracking

Pass 28 Aug 2008 130,966 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2007 114,663 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 89,818 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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YT51 NZO is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Black 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 YT51 NZO, 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 YT51 NZO registered?

YT51 NZO is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is YT51 NZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT51 NZO 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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