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A26 NCR

2001 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

107,378 mi
Last recorded107,378 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 NCR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 107,378 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight front brake imbalance detected when brake test performed

Fail 8 Apr 2026 107,371 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel system component leaking leak at fuel filter housing plus fuel filter not mounted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on rear arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on rear arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bulk head corroded/holed in under bonnet area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) drop arm loose wear meeting steering box (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front seat belt frayed

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 105,022 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 104,982 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear Brake pipe tube nut badly corroded at rear hose connection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe tube nut badly corroded at hose connection (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm Steering drop arm insecure/loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear chassis corroded and holed on both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Rear chassis corroded and holed on both sides (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Seat belt webbing slightly fluffed/frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Axle bump stop missing

Vehicle chassis and suspension has general surface corrosion all over but not affecting overall steering or braking functions

Pass 4 Dec 2023 104,951 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle chassis/Suspension has general surface corrosion present, but not affecting overall steering or braking functions

Pass 21 Dec 2022 104,698 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 104,190 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 104,190 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 103,972 miles

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 103,957 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength to the rear of the coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm, front bush and upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) missing pad lining debonded (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 103,177 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 103,176 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 102,358 miles

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 21 Nov 2018 102,357 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure lock nut loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 13 Nov 2017 101,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front linkage (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Nov 2017 101,965 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front linkage (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 100,284 miles

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Fail 11 Nov 2016 100,284 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Pass 20 Nov 2015 98,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

offside front seat belt starting to fray

Pass 28 Nov 2014 97,178 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 95,175 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 95,175 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 93,221 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 91,541 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 89,876 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 80,774 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 66,665 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 66,628 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 66,628 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 115,354 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 60,041 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2006 48,122 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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A26 NCR is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in White 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 A26 NCR, 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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A26 NCR is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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