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GY51 RUJ

2001 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

123,345 mi
Last recorded123,345 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 RUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 123,345 miles

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.

Pass 21 Aug 2024 121,181 miles

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.

Fail 19 Aug 2024 121,181 miles

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.

Pass 14 Aug 2023 118,135 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 115,262 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 114,329 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 113,272 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 113,272 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 111,714 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 111,714 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 109,738 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 108,210 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 108,188 miles

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)

Pass 13 May 2016 106,669 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 106,642 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 105,375 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 103,602 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 100,842 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 100,842 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 98,291 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 88,092 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 74,128 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 67,854 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 67,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 55,362 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 46,783 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 32,259 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 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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