MOT Status
ValidMileage
167,098 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear axle/shaft seal leak
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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))
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))
Both front projected dipped beam images poor
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front poor beam image
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))
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Steering box primary drag arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
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)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
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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
How do I check the history of GX51 GXU?
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What year was GX51 GXU registered?
GX51 GXU is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2001.
Is GX51 GXU safe to buy?
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.
Does GX51 GXU have outstanding finance?
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