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GY51 RNV

2001 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

82,827 mi
Last recorded82,827 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 RNV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 82,827 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Full chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 82,539 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under body corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2021 82,452 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 82,411 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 82,409 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Spongey. (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Lense broken. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2018 82,319 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front steering/damper/bush/worn

Fail 19 Dec 2018 82,319 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front steering/damper/bush/worn

Pass 11 Dec 2017 81,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front steering/damper/bush/worn

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 80,844 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 80,097 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 77,942 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 75,831 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 74,399 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 72,806 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 71,291 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 68,082 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 65,363 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 62,041 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 58,270 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 57,118 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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GY51 RNV is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GY51 RNV, 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 GY51 RNV registered?

GY51 RNV is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is GY51 RNV safe to buy?

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