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GF51 YKB

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,143 mi
Last recorded120,143 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 120,143 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 109,338 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 109,331 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 96,102 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 79,914 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 79,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2009 63,341 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 40,349 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 27,984 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 27,906 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 27,892 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front road wheels different size too others. †both front tyres treads,worn slightly unevenly.

handbrake lever free travel slightly excessive??

near side front door check inoperative †near side rear top axle suspension arm pivot bolt too chassis bracket ,slightly insecure

off side front brake pipe union nut too brake hose slightly corroded. †clutch pedal anti-slip rubber worn/insecure.???

Pass 2 Dec 2005 26,804 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 YKB is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YKB, 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 YKB registered?

GF51 YKB is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is GF51 YKB safe to buy?

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