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A150 FRY

2001 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

153,207 mi
Last recorded153,207 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA150 FRY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 153,207 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 151,293 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 148,747 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 146,283 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 143,656 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 139,586 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 135,335 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 132,103 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 128,564 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 121,255 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 117,020 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 112,847 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 103,006 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 93,366 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 82,779 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 82,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

ns r outer number plate bulb in op

Pass 6 Nov 2009 70,963 miles

osf and nsf dog leg arm bushes slightly worn

osr upper shocker bush slightly worn

steering drop arm ball joint slight movement

Pass 4 Nov 2008 61,530 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 53,759 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 45,694 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 39,686 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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A150 FRY is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 A150 FRY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A150 FRY registered?

A150 FRY is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is A150 FRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A150 FRY shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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