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GJ51 THG

2001 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

123,765 mi
Last recorded123,765 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 123,765 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 112,687 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 112,687 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 111,455 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 105,529 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 101,858 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 99,555 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 99,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 98,431 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 97,006 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 97,006 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 95,349 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 93,813 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 93,809 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Advice that near side front tyre perished

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 91,596 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 89,072 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 85,887 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 84,345 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 84,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 79,504 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 78,790 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 71,206 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 64,493 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 64,448 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

nearside hub seals slight leak

Pass 30 Nov 2005 54,307 miles

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

reverse light inoperative

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 THG is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 THG, 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 THG registered?

GJ51 THG is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is GJ51 THG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ51 THG shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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