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GJZ 7941

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

153,387 mi
Last recorded153,387 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJZ 7941
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 153,387 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 153,265 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 144,834 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 144,834 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing needs shimming up (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm drop arm nut loose (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 134,348 miles

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

Oil leak from near side front hub.

Fail 8 Apr 2015 134,348 miles

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak from near side front hub.

Pass 1 Apr 2014 119,991 miles

Front brake pads worn to minimum thickness

Fronttyres worn to minimum 1.6mm tread depth

Fail 25 Mar 2014 119,589 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Front brake pads worn to minimum thickness

Fronttyres worn to minimum 1.6mm tread depth

Rear propshaft joint worn

Pass 2 Apr 2013 99,935 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 99,928 miles

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

Centre brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2011 72,957 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

all general underbody corrosion

front axle support rod has slight play in bush

nearside gearbox mount bolt loose

rear brake discs worn thin

Fail 13 Oct 2011 72,957 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

all general underbody corrosion

front axle support rod has slight play in bush

nearside gearbox mount bolt loose

rear brake discs worn thin

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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GJZ 7941 is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GJZ 7941, 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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What year was GJZ 7941 registered?

GJZ 7941 is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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