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GV51 PWF

2001 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

164,020 mi
Last recorded164,020 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 164,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 17 May 2025 163,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component leaking seal at steering box to pitman arm leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component likely to become detached mud flap held in place with cable ties (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

reast of chassis light corrosion plus front and rear suspension.

x4 coil springs corroded

Offside Rear service brake binding to excess

Pass 1 Feb 2023 162,383 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 160,125 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 160,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 149,945 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 149,924 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front outer pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front inner pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Rubber deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 143,407 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 137,383 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 137,383 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 130,568 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 130,564 miles

Fuel pipe insecure running to and from filter (7.2.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Power steering malfunctioning juddering and heavy (2.3.3a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured lens faded (1.3.2e)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

fluid leak from right hand rear of engine

would advise not towing with defects listed

Pass 16 Jan 2015 130,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

battery light on dash

oil leaks

rear exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2013 127,617 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2013 127,573 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2011 124,575 miles

light switch loose but working

o/s/f inner grease seal leaking

Pass 5 Jan 2011 124,211 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 122,065 miles

slight play in n/s/r axle A frame bush

Fail 5 Jan 2010 122,065 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play in n/s/r axle A frame bush

Pass 13 Nov 2008 101,482 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 103,597 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 84,616 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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GV51 PWF is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PWF, 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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GV51 PWF is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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