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E8 GUM

2001 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,838 mi
Last recorded171,838 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 GUM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 171,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 171,812 miles

Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 168,811 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 166,628 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 163,962 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 161,283 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 159,343 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 157,028 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 152,435 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 152,402 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting outer and lower chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Power steering component insecure steering arm from steering box (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component likely to become detached outrigger under drivers feet (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 146,518 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play from steering box (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 140,235 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 133,905 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 128,799 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 122,646 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 116,194 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 109,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/r disc discoloured pos sticking ok when tested

Pass 16 Jul 2010 106,095 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 106,095 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2009 97,094 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 89,788 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 89,788 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 81,637 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 81,637 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 74,096 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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E8 GUM is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 E8 GUM, 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 E8 GUM registered?

E8 GUM is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 June 2001.

Is E8 GUM safe to buy?

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