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GV51 PVA

2001 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,329 mi
Last recorded143,329 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 PVA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 143,329 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 140,745 miles

nearside front tyre low tread

offside rear tyre perishing

oil leaks

Pass 28 Nov 2014 135,732 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

rear pto u/j worn

Fail 28 Nov 2014 135,732 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

rear pto u/j worn

Pass 2 Dec 2013 129,915 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 123,522 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 118,500 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 115,967 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 115,876 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

o/s/f mud flap insecure

Pass 13 Nov 2009 112,365 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 112,347 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 106,688 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 105,244 miles

cut to n/s/f tyre side wall

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 31 Aug 2007 96,693 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 81,295 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 81,295 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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GV51 PVA is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GV51 PVA, 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 GV51 PVA registered?

GV51 PVA is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is GV51 PVA safe to buy?

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