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YV51 RXO

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,617 mi
Last recorded69,617 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 RXO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2011 69,617 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 69,611 miles

Offside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 58,320 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 58,320 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

N/S disc scored O/S disc rusted /pitted

Pass 13 Oct 2009 46,013 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 46,013 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 37,066 miles

Drag link gaiter inscure

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear propshaft worn

Fail 20 Oct 2008 37,066 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear propshaft worn

Pass 16 Oct 2007 31,123 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 31,123 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 25,101 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 25,051 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 RXO is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YV51 RXO, 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 YV51 RXO registered?

YV51 RXO is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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