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807 DXA

2001 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

32,686 mi
Last recorded32,686 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration807 DXA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 32,686 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All. ()

Pass 12 Oct 2024 32,469 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 31,980 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 30,977 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 28,656 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 28,505 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f brake flexi mount bracket corroding

Pass 27 Jun 2014 27,809 miles

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

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 27,802 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 27,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

drivers seat modified to a fixed position

Pass 26 Jun 2012 26,363 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2012 26,345 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Both rear brake discs are badly corroded and pads look well worn, advise to replace.

Pass 1 Jun 2011 23,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front tyre has cut at outer sidewall not through to cavis

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 27 May 2011 23,976 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front tyre has cut at outer sidewall not through to cavis

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 13 May 2010 20,653 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 20,613 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 May 2009 14,142 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 7,934 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 7,489 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 6,951 miles
Pass 12 May 2005 6,378 miles
Fail 12 May 2005 6,378 miles

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

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

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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807 DXA is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 807 DXA, 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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807 DXA is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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