CarVerify

Free Car Check

GF51 WXH

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

105,885 mi
Last recorded105,885 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 105,885 miles

rear brake pads low

Fail 11 May 2026 105,885 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear brake pads low

Pass 18 Aug 2022 104,498 miles

rear brake pads part worn

slight movement in n/s/r upper shock mount

Fail 17 Aug 2022 104,498 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake pads part worn

slight movement in n/s/r upper shock mount

Pass 15 Sep 2021 99,274 miles

slight movement in all four front suspension arm bushes

wiper switch broken but functional

Fail 14 Sep 2021 99,272 miles

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

slight movement in all four front suspension arm bushes

wiper switch broken but functional

Pass 27 Aug 2020 94,332 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 87,527 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 87,527 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended belt stalk not working (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2018 80,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 80,853 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 74,529 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 71,632 miles

drop arm tie rod end has some play

n/s/r shock lower bush worn

o/s/f outer tie rod end has some play

Pass 21 Jul 2015 69,918 miles

slight play in steering drop arm balljoint

Fail 20 Jul 2015 69,918 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

slight play in steering drop arm balljoint

Pass 28 Jul 2014 66,999 miles

front pads part worn

n/s/r shock bushes slightly worn

Pass 25 Jul 2013 65,569 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 65,569 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 63,307 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 59,208 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 59,015 miles

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

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

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

offside step rail corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2010 59,015 miles

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

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

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

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

offside step rail corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2010 58,930 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 56,084 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 49,990 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 44,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

unable to check brake pipes proply because of grease

Pass 1 Aug 2006 38,473 miles

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

steering damper bush slight play

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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GF51 WXH 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 70.4%.

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 WXH, 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 GF51 WXH?

You can check the full history of GF51 WXH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GF51 WXH registered?

GF51 WXH is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is GF51 WXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 WXH shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GF51 WXH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GF51 WXH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.