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GB51 GWB

2001 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

106,723 mi
Last recorded106,723 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB51 GWB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 106,723 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after brake master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 106,580 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 106,330 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 106,200 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2021 106,200 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 106,070 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 104,534 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 104,490 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated all flexis corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak tail pipe corroded (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated footwell corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rear wiper blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected rear lenses faded (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired nsr body to outrigger corroded (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bump stop missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired osr body to outrigger corroded (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering component fractured to the extent that steering is affected steering damper leaking (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre obviously under inflated spare tyre flat (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 104,270 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 104,270 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 103,563 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 103,563 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Outer Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings FRONT BUMPER EXCESSIVE CORROSION AND CRACKED (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion SIDE STEP SHARP EDGE DUE TO CORROSION (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 103,215 miles

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

Offside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 102,459 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 101,645 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 94,004 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 86,474 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 790,347 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 71,283 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 71,283 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 64,066 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 57,025 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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GB51 GWB is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GB51 GWB, 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 GB51 GWB registered?

GB51 GWB is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is GB51 GWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GB51 GWB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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