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YX51 OCY

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,887 mi
Last recorded82,887 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 OCY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 82,887 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 80,173 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 77,678 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 73,622 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 68,124 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 56,674 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 45,698 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 45,655 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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 OCY is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OCY, 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 OCY?

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What year was YX51 OCY registered?

YX51 OCY is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is YX51 OCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX51 OCY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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