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YX51 OVV

2001 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,518 mi
Last recorded110,518 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 OVV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 110,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 108,484 miles

brake pipes show signs of corrosion

steering box has slight oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2016 108,484 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter sensor (7.2.3)

brake pipes show signs of corrosion

steering box has slight oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2015 104,869 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight free play on the steering system

Pass 13 Jun 2014 101,361 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight oil leak from power steering box

Pass 25 Jun 2013 95,689 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 88,737 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres starting to perish

centre exhaust bracket broken - strong advise

crack in windscreen out of swept area

oil weep from steering box

rear view mirror missing

various oil leaks

Pass 20 Jul 2011 81,826 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 81,823 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 79,195 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 73,930 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 73,921 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 64,336 miles

advise: rear offside filter damp.

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 55,284 miles

advise: possible slight play in n/f track rod end.

advise:slightly binding o/s/f brake.

Pass 3 Oct 2006 46,688 miles

front steering damper bush worn

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 OVV is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OVV, 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 YX51 OVV registered?

YX51 OVV is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is YX51 OVV safe to buy?

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