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GU51 MDN

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

180,465 mi
Last recorded180,465 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 MDN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 180,465 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 180,436 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested Oil on brake disc (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 178,197 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 174,070 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 169,212 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 168,993 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2021 162,704 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 158,124 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 152,244 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 138,760 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 138,757 miles

Central Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 126,058 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Nov 2017 126,056 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Dec 2016 119,164 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 119,163 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 101,830 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 101,830 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 100,931 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroding

Pass 10 Oct 2012 94,903 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2011 87,852 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 80,036 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 72,136 miles

slight misting of diesel fuel at rear offside filter

Pass 20 Oct 2008 64,168 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 55,549 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 48,551 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 41,047 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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GU51 MDN is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MDN, 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 GU51 MDN registered?

GU51 MDN is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is GU51 MDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 MDN shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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