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GJM 738

2001 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

122,402 mi
Last recorded122,402 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJM 738
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 122,402 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 122,296 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 121,850 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 121,264 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into the wheel arch covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into the wheel arch covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 121,229 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into the wheel arch covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into the wheel arch covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

engine oil level low

Pass 24 Dec 2020 120,509 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 120,453 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 119,681 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 119,225 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 119,225 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 118,586 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 118,082 miles

exhaust system getting rusty

slight oil leak from back of engine

Pass 4 Nov 2014 117,646 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 117,646 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 112,837 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2012 109,148 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 101,255 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre outer sidewall cracking up

Fail 26 Oct 2011 101,249 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

n/s front tyre outer sidewall cracking up

Fail 9 Nov 2010 943,728 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 943,728 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 89,973 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 89,973 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 82,872 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

slight damage to both seat belt webbings

Pass 13 Dec 2007 75,384 miles

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

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

both wiper blades splitting

corrosion to rear cross member

Pass 14 Dec 2006 64,268 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 64,268 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 46,713 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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GJM 738 is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GJM 738, 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 GJM 738 registered?

GJM 738 is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 October 2001.

Is GJM 738 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJM 738 shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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