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D1 GBY

2001 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

130,402 mi
Last recorded130,402 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 GBY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 130,402 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 125,073 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 120,397 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 120,397 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 116,325 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 116,325 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 112,754 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 112,413 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 110,918 miles

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

Steering drop arm ball joint dust cover perishing

Surface corrosion to rear road springs

Pass 10 Apr 2018 107,821 miles

Rear seats and belts not fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Apr 2017 103,616 miles

Rear seats and belts not fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Apr 2016 98,224 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nail in NSR tyre

Rear seats and belts not fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Mar 2015 89,260 miles

Rear seats and belts not fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Apr 2014 85,496 miles

No rear seats or belts fitted at time of test.

Pass 30 May 2012 83,252 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 78,120 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 73,041 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 65,127 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 46,696 miles

No rear seats or belts fitted at time of test.

Pass 25 May 2007 47,490 miles

both rear seats and belts not fitted

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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D1 GBY is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 D1 GBY, 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.

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What year was D1 GBY registered?

D1 GBY is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 August 2001.

Is D1 GBY safe to buy?

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