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601 DNR

1991 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,721 mi
Last recorded112,721 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1991 Land Rover Defender126,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration601 DNR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2026 112,721 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 112,457 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 111,003 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 109,533 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 105,738 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 101,050 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 94,327 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 89,475 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 84,739 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 80,854 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 77,809 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 75,319 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 68,560 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 68,562 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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601 DNR is a 1991 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1991 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 126,858 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 601 DNR, 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 35 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 601 DNR?

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What year was 601 DNR registered?

601 DNR is a 1991 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 August 1991.

Is 601 DNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 601 DNR shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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