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YV51 LOA

2001 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

45,548 mi
Last recorded45,548 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 LOA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 45,548 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 45,548 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 43,152 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 43,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 39,742 miles

Front prop shaft out 1 spline

Nearside Rear child belt fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear tyre pressure was low

Nearside wiper split on ends

Rear axle stabiliser ball joint boot getting weak

Fail 29 Sep 2016 39,742 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front prop shaft out 1 spline

Nearside Rear child belt fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear tyre pressure was low

Nearside wiper split on ends

Rear axle stabiliser ball joint boot getting weak

Pass 15 Sep 2015 35,753 miles

Nearside Rear has child seat fitted does not allow full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Oct 2014 31,248 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Sep 2014 31,236 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Sep 2013 24,245 miles

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 25 Sep 2012 22,714 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 21,439 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 19,639 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 19,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 17,443 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 15,717 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 14,490 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 13,020 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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YV51 LOA is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YV51 LOA, 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

How do I check the history of YV51 LOA?

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What year was YV51 LOA registered?

YV51 LOA is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 September 2001.

Is YV51 LOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YV51 LOA shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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