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GY51 RNX

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,063 mi
Last recorded103,063 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 RNX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 103,063 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 99,414 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 99,368 miles

Central Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose rear UJ bolts loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush worn excessive (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reverse light not working

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering idle arm ball joint dust cover come loose (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 94,266 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 94,263 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split)(Front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 90,633 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside washer jet blocked

Offside Front hub seal weeping

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

reverse light not working

Pass 11 May 2022 89,082 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front hub seal weeping

Seat belt slightly damaged both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 89,070 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface painted (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rearmost joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front hub seal weeping

Seat belt slightly damaged both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 82,154 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 81,701 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 80,797 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 78,556 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 77,366 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed offside & nearside (5.2.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside and nearside (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear brakes slow operation only 51% attained

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

steering damper worn bush

Fail 25 Aug 2017 77,366 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid weak (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed offside & nearside (5.2.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside and nearside (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear brakes slow operation only 51% attained

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

steering damper worn bush

Pass 30 Aug 2016 75,308 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering damper mounting bush heavily worn

Pass 24 Aug 2015 74,024 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2014 71,923 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 68,705 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 65,953 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 63,016 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 59,639 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 55,913 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 51,112 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

steering damper rubber bush worn causing play in steering system

Pass 14 Sep 2007 45,605 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 45,601 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 13 Sep 2007 45,598 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 40,641 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 40,638 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

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 RNX is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RNX, 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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GY51 RNX is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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