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526 NDE

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

126,472 mi
Last recorded126,472 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration526 NDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 126,472 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 122,040 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 115,579 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 115,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 111,042 miles

All bump stops missing

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 111,042 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

All bump stops missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 109,236 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed door 'trap' marks (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 109,141 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis next to fuel tank (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis within suspension tie bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within suspension tie bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis within steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis section (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Steering arm deformed but serviceable steering drag link slightly bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

both wiper blades slight smearing

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 9 Mar 2020 105,809 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 102,939 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 99,724 miles

Rear Exhaust Joint Corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2017 94,834 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 88,776 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened N/S and O/S (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 85,896 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 80,512 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 75,926 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 68,204 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 65,248 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 65,248 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 61,240 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 61,240 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 56,592 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 50,915 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 44,409 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 44,409 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 37,305 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 37,305 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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526 NDE is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 526 NDE, 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 526 NDE registered?

526 NDE is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is 526 NDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 526 NDE shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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