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GX51 TMV

2001 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

16,266 mi
Last recorded16,266 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 16,266 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 16,242 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 16,219 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 16,198 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 16,144 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 16,082 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 16,040 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 15,801 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 15,732 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 15,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 15,692 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 15,692 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 14,228 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 12,456 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 10,943 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 10,149 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 8,920 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 7,647 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 6,617 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 5,805 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 4,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 4,870 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 3,813 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 3,095 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 TMV 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 87.5%.

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 TMV, 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 TMV registered?

GX51 TMV is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is GX51 TMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX51 TMV shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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