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MU51 GNP

2001 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,859 mi
Last recorded166,859 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Range Rover100,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 GNP
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 166,859 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Front Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Halfshaft Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sills Covered In Underseal

Pass 24 Oct 2024 160,785 miles

Nearside has plastic over sills fitted preventing proper inspection of outer sill area

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle drive shaft slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside has plastic over sills fitted preventing proper inspection of outer sill area

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 23 Sep 2024 160,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Plastic over sills fitted

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 148,993 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2022 137,239 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 133,824 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 132,011 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 130,337 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 127,510 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 124,940 miles

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

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

Rear seat belt latch covers missing

Fail 24 Aug 2017 124,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear seat belt latch covers missing

Pass 11 Aug 2016 122,286 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 119,175 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 112,299 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 112,299 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 108,983 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 106,071 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 106,071 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 103,156 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 99,707 miles

both front anti-roll bar bushes worn and play

both rear brake discs heavily worn and pads wearing unevenly

excessive engine oil leak/contamination

front steering damper worn and bushes split

service brake nearing legal limit - 51%

Pass 8 Aug 2009 96,809 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 91,135 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 83,147 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 72,583 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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MU51 GNP is a 2001 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 100,333 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MU51 GNP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 25 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MU51 GNP registered?

MU51 GNP is a 2001 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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