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YV51 RXP

2001 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

53,876 mi
Last recorded53,876 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 RXP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 53,876 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 52,139 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 50,515 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 47,737 miles

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2017 45,703 miles

both rear brake discs corroded inner face

Pass 16 Nov 2016 43,713 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 40,912 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 37,037 miles

OSR brake disc partly corroded.

Pass 8 Oct 2013 33,078 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 33,056 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2012 31,211 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 31,211 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 29,102 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 26,963 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 24,715 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 24,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 22,371 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 20,501 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 18,828 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 RXP is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RXP, 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 RXP registered?

YV51 RXP is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is YV51 RXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YV51 RXP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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