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GF51 ZGX

2001 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

114,357 mi
Last recorded114,357 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 ZGX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 114,357 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front mud guard mount corroded

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security anti roll bar mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear step mount corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 113,250 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 112,233 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 111,635 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 109,717 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 107,661 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2018 106,028 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 106,028 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2017 104,505 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 102,158 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 100,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 98,945 miles

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

Nearside front seat belt stalk cover missing.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 98,938 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside front seat belt stalk cover missing.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 98,707 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 93,013 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)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 90,707 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside front,forward rod end boot split

nearside rear hub oil seal damp

Pass 22 Dec 2010 88,840 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2010 88,839 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 80,761 miles

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

o/s front swivelseal leaking & slight play in bearimg

Pass 6 Jan 2009 66,873 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 65,774 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 62,145 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 52,696 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 43,040 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 43,040 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 ZGX is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 ZGX, 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

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What year was GF51 ZGX registered?

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

Is GF51 ZGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 ZGX shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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