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A23 HTG

2001 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,539 mi
Last recorded64,539 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 HTG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 64,539 miles

Nearside Front axle support bushes wearing

Offside Front axle support bushes wearing

both rear axle support arm front bushes have slight play

drop arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 6 Aug 2024 56,460 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 55,999 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 55,220 miles

Corrosion showing on both front outriggers

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 54,079 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 51,806 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 49,756 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Pas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 48,594 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive P.a.s (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 46,962 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Both (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 45,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 42,980 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play oil leak (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 41,901 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 41,102 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 37,566 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 37,566 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 34,132 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 34,003 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 308,990 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 30,817 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 27,277 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 3 Dec 2007 24,192 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 20,669 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 24 Nov 2005 16,266 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 16,266 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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A23 HTG is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A23 HTG, 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 A23 HTG registered?

A23 HTG is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is A23 HTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 HTG shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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