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GJ51 OER

2001 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

139,783 mi
Last recorded139,783 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 OER
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 139,783 miles

oil leaks

rear x-member corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2024 132,543 miles

oil leak

rear chassis corroded also other components

Pass 20 Sep 2023 128,429 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 127,910 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2021 127,294 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2020 126,589 miles

chassis corroded by the nsf suspension arm back fixing point

nsf shock absorber lower bushes worn

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2019 125,442 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 124,573 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 123,643 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 122,170 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 120,587 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 118,915 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 118,915 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 116,955 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 112,765 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 106,515 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 99,212 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 89,620 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 78,505 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 66,724 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 55,334 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 55,334 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 OER is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OER, 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 GJ51 OER registered?

GJ51 OER is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 October 2001.

Is GJ51 OER safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ51 OER shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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