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A15 XGT

2001 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

258,458 mi
Last recorded258,458 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 XGT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 258,458 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 246,571 miles

Both front hub seals damp

Pass 7 Aug 2023 238,642 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine And Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front Axle Near to Propshaft Input (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 238,633 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A Frame Ball Joint - Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine And Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front Axle Near to Propshaft Input (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 227,304 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer both (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 227,301 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer both (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 217,599 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 217,595 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 210,095 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 210,088 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values Limit plate 1.56 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Intermediate drop arm insecure bolt loose - as marked yellow (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 202,159 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 202,151 miles

Fuel system component leaking Engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering component leaking Steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Un-swept section in centre of screen . (3.4 (b) (ii))

play in wiper linkages

Pass 30 Aug 2018 188,853 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 188,853 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 178,358 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower B post (5.2.6)

Windscreen "DEFENDER" script removed for test

side facing rear seats not fitted at time of test

wiper linkages worn

Fail 30 Aug 2017 178,358 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower B post (5.2.6)

Windscreen "DEFENDER" script removed for test

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

side facing rear seats not fitted at time of test

wiper linkages worn

Fail 1 Aug 2017 178,344 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front to rear steel brake pipes rusty

Pass 22 Aug 2016 167,201 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

rear-centre body support beam rusty

Fail 22 Aug 2016 167,198 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped not clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

rear-centre body support beam rusty

Pass 17 Aug 2015 155,529 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 146,351 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

nearside front mudflap poorly secured

slight lift in steering drop arm balljoint

Fail 18 Aug 2014 146,349 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

nearside front mudflap poorly secured

slight lift in steering drop arm balljoint

Pass 6 Aug 2013 138,049 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 127,124 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

areas of surface corrosion to chassis/underside

rear fuel pump noisey

Pass 9 Aug 2011 117,855 miles

items removed from screen for test

park brake lever travel hi

Pass 19 Aug 2010 106,051 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 96,059 miles

drivers seat in poor condishion

rear seat backs in poor condishion

wiper blades in poor condishion

Pass 4 Mar 2009 95,951 miles

centre cubby box between front seats poorly secured

centre stop light not working

Pass 29 Jul 2008 95,702 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 95,700 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear passenger door not opening - belt checked from inside vehicle

Pass 17 Jul 2007 90,684 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 73,487 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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A15 XGT is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A15 XGT, 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 A15 XGT registered?

A15 XGT is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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