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AFC 10W

2001 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

96,690 mi
Last recorded96,690 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFC 10W
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 96,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre flange leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps Also when full beam applied (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 96,421 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 96,078 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 95,497 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 95,497 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 95,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear flange gasket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 95,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear flange gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 93,945 miles

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

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

oil level close to minimum

Fail 5 Dec 2018 93,919 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg badly corroded and seriously weakened in several places from front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg badly corroded and seriously weakened in several places from front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 90,077 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 90,077 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 85,770 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 80,948 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 76,394 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 71,540 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 65,892 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 59,372 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 55,052 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 51,628 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 51,628 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 45,930 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 43,438 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 36,572 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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AFC 10W is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AFC 10W, 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 AFC 10W registered?

AFC 10W is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is AFC 10W safe to buy?

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