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2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

208,549 mi
Last recorded208,549 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration120 HB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 208,549 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 207,789 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 205,773 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 204,138 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view with in 10mm dia. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2021 200,399 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2020 194,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 184,434 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 184,434 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 176,679 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 167,892 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 158,633 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play Idler arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 150,460 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 140,901 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 29 Sep 2012 127,936 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 127,936 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 117,746 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 111,642 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 111,642 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 102,104 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 87,572 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 74,393 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 61,640 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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120 HB is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 120 HB, 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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120 HB is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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