MOT Status
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175,971 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
slight movement in steering damper bush o/s
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)
Nearside Outer Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for GV51 TWK shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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