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GL51 WBY

2001 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

18,450 mi
Last recorded18,450 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 WBY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 18,450 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 17,861 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 17,492 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 17,054 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 16,665 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 16,665 miles

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 16,657 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 16,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 16,642 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 16,642 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 16,625 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 16,499 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 16,212 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 14,573 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 7,703 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 7,256 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 60,310 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 60,310 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 5,087 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 50,878 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 4,386 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 3,637 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 2,960 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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GL51 WBY is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GL51 WBY, 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 GL51 WBY registered?

GL51 WBY is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is GL51 WBY safe to buy?

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