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YT51 XWH

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,869 mi
Last recorded83,869 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 XWH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 83,869 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 83,869 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 81,879 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 80,385 miles

galv chassis

Pass 11 Jul 2023 79,252 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 79,244 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2022 78,153 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 78,153 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 76,801 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 76,796 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2019 75,598 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 73,624 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 72,057 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 72,047 miles

Central Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 70,943 miles

osf out rigger has slight corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2015 70,603 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 70,565 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 69,410 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 69,402 miles

Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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Pass 8 Aug 2013 68,855 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 68,205 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 68,205 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 67,290 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 58,981 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 52,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front wipers split

Pass 22 May 2008 47,169 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 47,169 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2007 40,006 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 40,006 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 29,995 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 XWH is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YT51 XWH, 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 XWH registered?

YT51 XWH is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is YT51 XWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT51 XWH shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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