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GF51 LGL

2001 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

352,153 mi
Last recorded352,153 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 LGL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 352,153 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 351,814 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 351,810 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear prop rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

oil leaks

Pass 25 Aug 2017 348,126 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 340,625 miles

Front bulkhead corroded

Movement o/s/f lower suspension joint

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

Rear chassis corroded

Steering box damp

n/s/f floor corroded to excess outside the prescribed area

Pass 16 Jul 2015 336,389 miles

Interior mirror missing

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

Oil leak

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

Surface corrosion rear of chassis

Water hose fouling engine mount

Fail 15 Jul 2015 336,385 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Interior mirror missing

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

Oil leak

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

Surface corrosion rear of chassis

Water hose fouling engine mount

Pass 23 Jul 2014 330,899 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 324,426 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 318,129 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

engine oil level at minimum mark

slight oil leak from power steering box

Pass 4 Feb 2010 315,908 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 314,928 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 297,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 269,711 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 224,878 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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GF51 LGL is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GF51 LGL, 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 GF51 LGL registered?

GF51 LGL is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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