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GJ51 KFD

2001 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

198,612 mi
Last recorded198,612 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 KFD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 198,612 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 198,612 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 196,571 miles

Chassis/Suspension/Front Cross-Member & Rear Tow Bar Mounting Area Corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering Linkage/Box/Column Has A Lot Of Free Play

Pass 26 Aug 2020 194,543 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 192,118 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 188,131 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 182,733 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 179,871 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 176,529 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 176,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 168,231 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 168,231 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 164,386 miles

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 159,056 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 152,232 miles

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

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

Nearside front wing damage. Oil leaks from engine and front diff.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 143,888 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 128,769 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 110,216 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 88,320 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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GJ51 KFD is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GJ51 KFD, 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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GJ51 KFD is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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