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GF51 OGR

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

263,223 mi
Last recorded263,223 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 OGR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 263,223 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 253,717 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 242,174 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 233,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre tread worn slightly out of shape

Pass 14 Dec 2021 223,054 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 212,843 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 204,563 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 196,450 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 187,878 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 178,782 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 178,756 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 166,539 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

slight brake bind n/s/f

steering box damp

Fail 19 Oct 2015 166,538 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight brake bind n/s/f

steering box damp

Pass 7 Nov 2014 15,646 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 156,402 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 148,237 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 134,823 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 134,823 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 120,427 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 112,597 miles

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

nearside and offside step sills corroded exccesively

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 9 Nov 2009 105,261 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 97,526 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 86,152 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 86,152 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 73,497 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2006 73,497 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 57,624 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 OGR is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OGR, 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 OGR registered?

GF51 OGR is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is GF51 OGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 OGR shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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