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GX51 TMY

2001 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

27,863 mi
Last recorded27,863 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 27,863 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 27,863 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 26,867 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 24,548 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 24,548 miles

Fuel system component leaking at engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear axle A frame bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 22,222 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 22,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on lock (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 21,687 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight misting of oil around engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 21,687 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight misting of oil around engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 21,563 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 20,700 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 20,700 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 1,824 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 17,479 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 16,356 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 15,340 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 14,187 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 11,656 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 10,077 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 9,013 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 7,280 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 5,628 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 4,755 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 TMY is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 TMY, 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 GX51 TMY registered?

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

Is GX51 TMY safe to buy?

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