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111 CTM

2001 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

118,491 mi
Last recorded118,491 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration111 CTM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 118,491 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 115,858 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 112,965 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 109,720 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 109,667 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 106,049 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 102,740 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 100,106 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 96,855 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

handbrake travel close to reserve limit

Pass 8 Jun 2018 92,654 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn anti roll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 92,523 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn anti roll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 88,384 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 88,384 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 85,025 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 81,500 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 81,424 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 78,035 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 74,251 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 70,456 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 70,363 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 66,335 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 66,335 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 62,439 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 62,439 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 59,295 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 54,427 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 54,427 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 48,120 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 43,416 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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111 CTM is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 111 CTM, 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 111 CTM registered?

111 CTM is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 July 2001.

Is 111 CTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 111 CTM shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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