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B13 LMK

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

151,826 mi
Last recorded151,826 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 LMK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 151,826 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play damper bush (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2025 148,146 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 148,102 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced end of chassic has hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle chassic leg has hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced end of chassic has hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 145,919 miles

Nearside Front belt buckle damaged/casing missing but working as intended

Nearside Front cv ball has slight seepage

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2015/235 85 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossbeam with exhaust hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front belt buckle damaged/casing missing but working as intended

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2015/235 85 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 145,908 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick point wrong direction (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front belt buckle damaged/casing missing but working as intended

Nearside Front cv ball has slight seepage

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2015/235 85 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossbeam with exhaust hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front belt buckle damaged/casing missing but working as intended

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2015/235 85 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 141,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view few chips on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 138,802 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 138,802 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 133,695 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 133,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn excessively corroded across disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre out rigger is excessively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn excessively corroded across disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached rear cross member is excessively corroded (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front seat belt buckle is slightly damaged but working as intended

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 128,044 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 121,396 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 112,149 miles

plastic cover missing on center seatbelt stalk

rear x member and rear chassis rusty

Fail 29 Jun 2016 112,149 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

plastic cover missing on center seatbelt stalk

rear x member and rear chassis rusty

Pass 9 Jul 2015 101,773 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2014 91,182 miles

slight play in rear lower shock bushes

Pass 11 Jul 2013 81,237 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 80,723 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 77,984 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 70,668 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 70,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 57,270 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 57,270 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 44,591 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 36,264 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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B13 LMK is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 B13 LMK, 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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B13 LMK is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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