MOT Status
ValidMileage
103,063 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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))
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
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))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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
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
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
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
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
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
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)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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