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A20 DGB

2001 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,971 mi
Last recorded116,971 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 DGB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 116,971 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 116,313 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 115,279 miles

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

Vehicle has had a galvanized chassis fitted since the last MOT. Recommended to have all nuts and bolts rechecked for appropriate torque settings.

Pass 24 Jun 2021 113,217 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 111,716 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose Cradle corroding (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 110,432 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential prop flange seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 109,304 miles

Rear diff input seal leaking

Fail 22 May 2018 109,302 miles

Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose on g/box (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected x member (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear diff input seal leaking

Pass 12 May 2017 105,589 miles

rear diff oil leak

Fail 8 May 2017 105,580 miles

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

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

rear diff oil leak

Pass 11 May 2016 103,307 miles

indicator switch worn [loose]

rear diff imput seal leaking

Fail 9 May 2016 103,305 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

indicator switch worn [loose]

rear diff imput seal leaking

reverse light staying on

Pass 11 May 2015 100,700 miles

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

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

adv indicator stalk loose

Pass 12 May 2014 97,882 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 94,393 miles

adv front brake disc worn

Fail 21 May 2013 94,393 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

adv front brake disc worn

Pass 21 May 2012 91,085 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 87,338 miles

advise nsf osf headlamp support rings corroding

Pass 27 May 2010 83,977 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 83,971 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 82,176 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 76,308 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 64,556 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 53,445 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 41,201 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2005 41,201 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pads 50% worn

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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A20 DGB is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A20 DGB, 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 A20 DGB registered?

A20 DGB is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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The MOT history for A20 DGB shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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