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GV51 TWK

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

175,971 mi
Last recorded175,971 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 TWK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 175,971 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2024 167,811 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 157,804 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 148,608 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 141,954 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 135,807 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 134,145 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 132,073 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 128,183 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 122,912 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 119,037 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 115,479 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 110,390 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 104,620 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 96,971 miles

slight movement in steering damper bush o/s

Pass 1 Jul 2010 87,503 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 86,657 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 75,830 miles

Nearside Outer Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 65,219 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 65,219 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 52,171 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 52,139 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 36,137 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 TWK is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 TWK, 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 GV51 TWK registered?

GV51 TWK is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is GV51 TWK safe to buy?

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