MOT Status
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123,345 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage. (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount area at rear of rear floor pan. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis. (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting area at front of front floor pan . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting area at rear of rear floor pan. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly discoloured. (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating. (0.1 (b))
engine bay covers fitted.
vehicle under trays fitted.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security in front of rear axle. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security in front of rear axle. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
engine bay covers fitted.
vehicle under tray fitted.
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamps. (4.2.3 (c))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not latching. (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not latching. (7.1.2 (c))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security in front of rear axle. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security in front of rear axle. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
engine bay covers fitted.
vehicle under tray fitted.
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
surface corrosion front and rear suspension components and chassis members
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
advanced corrosion front to rear and rear brake pipes
surface corrosion front and rear suspension components
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
slight deterioration & perishing to front & rear suspension rubbers & bushes plus slight surface corrosion to front & rear suspension components
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
slight deterioration & perishing to front & rear suspension rubbers & bushes
Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
slight deterioration & perishing to front & rear suspension rubbers & bushes
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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GY51 RUJ is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 RUJ, 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 RUJ is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2001.
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