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A1 RJE

2001 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

142,494 mi
Last recorded142,494 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 RJE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 142,494 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 137,763 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 132,312 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 126,641 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 121,679 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 118,025 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced angle plates on crossmember in front of axle, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced angle plates on crossmember in front of axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

headlights poor pattern

Fail 16 Dec 2020 118,018 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt not functioning as intended bolt not fitted (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Towbar has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Towbar has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced angle plates on crossmember in front of axle, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced angle plates on crossmember in front of axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 111,815 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 111,815 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 101,034 miles

Centre to rear exhaust flange slightly corroded

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis / cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering damper bush has slight play

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 100,163 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 99,771 miles

Nearside Front tractor/swivel joint leaking oil

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front bumper iron corroded and in poor condition

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

engine oil leaks

Fail 9 Nov 2016 99,771 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front tractor/swivel joint leaking oil

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front bumper iron corroded and in poor condition

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

engine oil leaks

Pass 1 Jun 2015 96,681 miles

exhaust flanges rusty

front and rear springs rusty

rear brake discs rusty

rear of chassis getting rusty

rear suspension mounts getting rusty

rear upper shock mounts slight movement

Pass 13 Jun 2014 91,694 miles

exhaust brackets rusty

rear diff has oil leak from nose

Fail 12 Jun 2014 91,694 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

exhaust brackets rusty

rear diff has oil leak from nose

steering damper bottom bush is worn

Pass 14 Jun 2013 86,629 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 86,627 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 82,964 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 82,963 miles

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2011 80,121 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre cracking on inside

Pass 31 Mar 2010 77,748 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 77,740 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2009 69,975 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 59,239 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 50,308 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 39,400 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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A1 RJE is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 A1 RJE, 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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A1 RJE is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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