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A13 HCJ

2001 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,622 mi
Last recorded91,622 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 HCJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 91,622 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 89,280 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front both front shocks corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2023 87,181 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Early attention required (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Wear and play on splines of steering box arm, Early attention required (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play End of steering arm, Early attention required (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 85,028 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside step corroding but not near any prescribed areas

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 81,599 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 79,492 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 76,732 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 76,678 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 73,331 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 67,646 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 67,581 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 61,623 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 60,854 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

nearside and offside beam image only just acceptable

oil leak on engine

Pass 3 Oct 2014 59,245 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

oil leak from o/s rear of engine block

Fail 3 Oct 2014 59,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

oil leak from o/s rear of engine block

Pass 24 Sep 2013 55,433 miles

dampness on sreering box.

oil leak on engine.

Pass 29 Sep 2012 50,000 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight dampness of oil on lower part of transmission brake back plate

Pass 15 Sep 2011 42,204 miles

front brake pads getting low.

oil dampness on steering box

oil leak on engine.

Pass 2 Sep 2010 35,004 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 29,220 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 26,423 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 26,213 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 22,960 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 19,296 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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A13 HCJ is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A13 HCJ, 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 A13 HCJ registered?

A13 HCJ is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 December 2001.

Is A13 HCJ safe to buy?

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