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GF51 OHY

2001 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

134,726 mi
Last recorded134,726 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 OHY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 134,726 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 134,708 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 131,212 miles

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

general corrosion underneath

Pass 31 May 2024 129,081 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2024 129,081 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 127,513 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2023 127,502 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 124,347 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 124,347 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 129,829 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 129,829 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play from drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

from drop arm has excess play

Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2020 116,132 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

steering damper slight play

Fail 11 May 2020 116,132 miles

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

steering damper slight play

Pass 3 May 2019 106,054 miles

slight leak on streering box

Pass 17 May 2018 92,043 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2018 92,029 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play both (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 84,490 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 76,895 miles

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

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

rear shock lower bushes worn

Pass 20 May 2015 7,217 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 677,950 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 677,950 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 61,993 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 52,766 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 52,766 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 42,459 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 338,295 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 338,295 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 18,043 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 11,630 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 OHY is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OHY, 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 OHY registered?

GF51 OHY is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is GF51 OHY safe to buy?

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