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GY51 ZTC

2001 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

59,211 mi
Last recorded59,211 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 59,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 58,100 miles

Nearside Front seat removed

Offside Front door hinges worn

rear seats removed

Pass 20 Jun 2023 56,769 miles

Nearside Front seat missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door hinges worn

rear seats removed

Pass 15 Jun 2022 55,115 miles

Nearside Front Seat missing at time of test

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Seats missing at time of test

Pass 15 Jun 2021 52,843 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 49,977 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats missing, seatbelts not tested ()

Fail 1 Jun 2020 49,972 miles

Central Headlamp not working on main beam spotlight inop (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis leg holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear cross member holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a-frame ball joint boot split but prevents ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats missing, seatbelts not tested ()

Pass 25 Mar 2019 48,225 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 46,649 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some testable components

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front outer sidewall cracking/perished due to age

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 15 Jun 2016 45,523 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 45,523 miles

Fuel system component leaking Regulator? (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2015 42,968 miles

slight oil leak from front axle pinion seal.

Fail 29 May 2015 42,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

slight oil leak from front axle pinion seal.

Pass 19 Jun 2014 41,325 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 38,312 miles

all brake discs pitted

exhaust pipe hitting diesel tank heat sheild

Pass 12 Jun 2012 36,054 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 35,536 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 33,928 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 31,368 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 27,378 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 16,238 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 15,036 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f door cheque strap detatched

rear washer not working

Pass 14 Jul 2006 15,036 miles

o/s/f door cheque strap detatched

rear washer not working

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 ZTC is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ZTC, 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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What year was GY51 ZTC registered?

GY51 ZTC is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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The MOT history for GY51 ZTC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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