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YV51 RXR

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

102,483 mi
Last recorded102,483 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 102,483 miles

Offside Rear chassis leg is corroded

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026 102,482 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear chassis leg is corroded

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 101,572 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside seat box end panel corroded

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 100,558 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 99,783 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 98,522 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 97,368 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 96,110 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 94,635 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 93,451 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 91,765 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 90,754 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 88,838 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 86,701 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 85,127 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 78,827 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 68,029 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 57,964 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 RXR is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YV51 RXR, 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 RXR registered?

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

Is YV51 RXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YV51 RXR shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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