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3252 JN

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99,956 mi
Last recorded99,956 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3252 JN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 99,956 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 99,785 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 99,683 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 99,573 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 99,005 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 98,445 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 97,837 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 96,988 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 95,051 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 92,834 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 91,817 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 91,450 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 91,393 miles

customer removed centre front seat.

Fail 9 Feb 2011 91,393 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

customer removed centre front seat.

Pass 8 Feb 2010 84,980 miles

Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front hub seal slightly damp

Fail 8 Feb 2010 84,980 miles

Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front hub seal slightly damp

Pass 4 Feb 2009 74,209 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 64,265 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 54,600 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 45,362 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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3252 JN is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 3252 JN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 3252 JN registered?

3252 JN is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 October 2001.

Is 3252 JN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3252 JN shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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