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GD51 GWD

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,077 mi
Last recorded56,077 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 GWD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2026 56,077 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 55,993 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 55,789 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 55,971 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 55,228 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 55,049 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 54,907 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 54,674 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 53,994 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 53,369 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 52,722 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 52,151 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 51,158 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 50,107 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 47,561 miles

N/S/F Panhard rod bush is worn.

Pass 2 Feb 2011 40,684 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 36,878 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 32,269 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 29,748 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 22,284 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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GD51 GWD is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GD51 GWD, 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 GD51 GWD?

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What year was GD51 GWD registered?

GD51 GWD is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is GD51 GWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD51 GWD shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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