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GX51 GXU

2001 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

167,098 mi
Last recorded167,098 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 GXU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 167,098 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 162,781 miles

Nearside Rear axle/shaft seal leak

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 156,304 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 150,646 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 148,117 miles

Both front projected dipped beam images poor

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 144,267 miles

Front poor beam image

Fail 12 Dec 2020 144,034 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 140,384 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 140,384 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Steering box primary drag arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 128,316 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 120,664 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 120,664 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 109,260 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 108,390 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 108,387 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both (2.7.4)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 106,431 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 104,860 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 99,038 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 92,318 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 85,554 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 77,881 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 69,312 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 60,716 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 50,732 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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GX51 GXU is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GX51 GXU, 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 GX51 GXU registered?

GX51 GXU is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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The MOT history for GX51 GXU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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