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7667 MC

2001 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,920 mi
Last recorded77,920 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7667 MC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 77,920 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 76,633 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 75,298 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 74,467 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 73,192 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 71,025 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 68,630 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 68,630 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 65,741 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 65,014 miles

Both Doors corroded

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

Offside Front Inner Front Bulk head corroding off side

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 27 Nov 2017 65,014 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both Doors corroded

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

Offside Front Inner Front Bulk head corroding off side

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 61,073 miles

All road wheels protruding past body slightly.

Offside Front bulkhead by servo mounting corroding but doublr skinned.

Fail 11 Nov 2016 61,072 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember by anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember by anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

All road wheels protruding past body slightly.

Offside Front bulkhead by servo mounting corroding but doublr skinned.

Pass 12 Nov 2015 56,617 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 51,779 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 51,779 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 47,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Hazzard warning switch cover missing !!

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 43,278 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 43,278 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 41,256 miles

O/S/R inner brake disc face, slightly corroded!

Pass 16 Nov 2010 37,445 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 31,839 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 27,834 miles

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Nov 2007 24,171 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 21,878 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 21,878 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

under tray insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2006 16,675 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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7667 MC is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 7667 MC, 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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7667 MC is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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