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GKZ 7540

2001 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

186,286 mi
Last recorded186,286 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKZ 7540
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 186,286 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 184,574 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 183,603 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 18,360 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 176,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel damper bush (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 170,527 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 166,939 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 161,384 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 158,810 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 152,634 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 149,894 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 149,890 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 145,979 miles

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 19 Feb 2015 138,141 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 131,525 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 126,180 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 126,176 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 120,265 miles

heavy surface corrosion rear chassis

Fail 14 Feb 2012 120,261 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

heavy surface corrosion rear chassis

t c warning light on

Pass 23 Feb 2011 113,500 miles

Propshaft component defective

Underbody has surface corrosion

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2011 113,495 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2010 10,296 miles

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

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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GKZ 7540 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 77.3%.

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 GKZ 7540, 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 GKZ 7540 registered?

GKZ 7540 is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is GKZ 7540 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GKZ 7540 shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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