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37 CF

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests41 (27 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate65.9%

Mileage

161,377 mi
Last recorded161,377 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration37 CF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

27 pass 14 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 161,377 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 109,609 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 160,029 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 88,709 miles

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

Nearside Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 157,487 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 69,607 miles

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

both rear tyres temp repairs carried out

Fail 31 Mar 2023 69,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres temp repairs carried out

Pass 27 Mar 2023 157,298 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front SWIVELS LEAKING

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement HOCKY STICK BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL TRAILING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 155,938 miles

ALL UNDERSIDE UNDERSEALED

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

Offside Rear Body not fully secure INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SHOCKER MOUNTS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT AXLE ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR AXLE ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2022 155,933 miles

Brake performance not tested clutch not working correctly (1.2.1 (g))

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

all underside undersealed

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body not fully secure inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 40,377 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 151,921 miles

Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 151,841 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting BULK HEAD (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush BOTH (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 34,547 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/16c on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

spare wheel is loses

Pass 13 May 2020 147,356 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 141,405 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 141,402 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 134,973 miles

front seatbelts have slight trap marks

Fail 17 May 2018 134,966 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front seatbelts have slight trap marks

Pass 16 May 2017 127,945 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering box weeping slightly

Fail 16 May 2017 127,944 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering box weeping slightly

Pass 18 May 2016 121,118 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front seatbelts have slight trap marks

front tractor joints have slight weeps

nsf tyre getting near wear marks

slight weep from power steering box

Fail 17 May 2016 121,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front seatbelts have slight trap marks

front tractor joints have slight weeps

nsf tyre getting near wear marks

slight weep from power steering box

Pass 8 May 2015 113,736 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 113,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

front pads getting low/

Pass 9 May 2014 106,528 miles

all tyres cracking

slight power steering box leak

Fail 7 May 2014 106,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all tyres cracking

inner disc corroded

slight power steering box leak

Pass 2 May 2013 99,340 miles

all tyres cracking slightly

axle pipes slightly corroded

poss front pads getting low

rear discs slightly corroded

steering box weeping

Fail 30 Apr 2013 99,332 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres cracking slightly

axle pipes slightly corroded

poss front pads getting low

rear discs slightly corroded

steering box weeping

Pass 27 Apr 2012 92,782 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 92,780 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

osf brake caliper pipe slightly corroded/pitted

rear discs corroded on inner

Fail 4 May 2011 86,823 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bith front seatbelts slightly trapped damage

front tyres showing signs of rubbing arms under harsh use

osr disc corroded on inner face

rear pads getting low

Pass 4 May 2011 86,823 miles

bith front seatbelts slightly trapped damage

front tyres showing signs of rubbing arms under harsh use

osr disc corroded on inner face

rear pads getting low

Pass 30 Apr 2010 80,346 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 74,029 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 74,029 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2008 68,156 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 61,576 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 61,541 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 50,188 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 37,517 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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37 CF is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 37 CF, 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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37 CF is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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