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YX51 ASO

2001 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

54,183 mi
Last recorded54,183 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 ASO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 54,183 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 53,826 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 52,408 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 9 Dec 2013 50,670 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 48,676 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 16 Nov 2011 46,445 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 44,567 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 42,009 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 39,593 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 36,908 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 36,908 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 34,113 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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YX51 ASO is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YX51 ASO, 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 YX51 ASO?

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What year was YX51 ASO registered?

YX51 ASO is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is YX51 ASO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX51 ASO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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