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2275 PU

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

74,626 mi
Last recorded74,626 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2275 PU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 74,626 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 67,582 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front outrigger extra support bracket corroded

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

Offside bonnet hinge pivot worn

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 67,573 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front outrigger extra support bracket corroded

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

Offside bonnet hinge pivot worn

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 60,015 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner chassis leg, central (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 53,064 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 53,064 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 44,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 33,555 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 33,552 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 24,733 miles

slight play to steering dampener and damp

Fail 17 Mar 2020 24,718 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

slight play to steering dampener and damp

Pass 6 Aug 2019 24,643 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 24,331 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 23,211 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 23,211 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 22,828 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 22,121 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 21,756 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 21,388 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 20,923 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 19,878 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 18,798 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 17,813 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 16,418 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 15,543 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 13,736 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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2275 PU is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 2275 PU, 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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2275 PU is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 February 2001.

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