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GU51 LZS

2001 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

140,302 mi
Last recorded140,302 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 LZS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 140,302 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Hub seal damp

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 139,533 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2024 139,222 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Slight dampness around swivel joint

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Head lamp slightly insecure

Offside Front Slight dampness around swivel joint

Pass 25 Apr 2023 138,750 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Hand Brake travel is high but brake works efficiently

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to piston rigid pipes both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 137,829 miles

Passengers seat base incomplete

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 137,820 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Passengers seat base incomplete

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 136,413 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 136,388 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 134,822 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 134,813 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 133,971 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 132,045 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 128,569 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 125,864 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 122,829 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 120,786 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 118,710 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 116,330 miles

nearside wiper blade split

one of two bulbs out in number plate lamp

Pass 15 Jun 2011 114,390 miles

Front wipers smearing windscreen

Pass 23 Jun 2010 11,182 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 111,741 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 111,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 100,407 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 98,178 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 98,174 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 93,028 miles

Windscreen wipers parking on screen.....

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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GU51 LZS is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 GU51 LZS, 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 GU51 LZS registered?

GU51 LZS is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is GU51 LZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 LZS shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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