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B16 WAG

2001 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

328,916 mi
Last recorded328,916 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 WAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 328,916 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 328,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 324,666 miles

Nearside Front Hub seal slightly leaking

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

Small leak around steering box

Fail 29 Jun 2024 324,666 miles

Nearside Front Hub seal slightly leaking

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Small leak around steering box

Pass 26 Apr 2023 321,059 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 320,281 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle case (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across axle case (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 320,281 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle case (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across axle case (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 320,198 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded around differential area- attached to axle case (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported pipe along axle case (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 320,198 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded around differential area- attached to axle case (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported pipe along axle case (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 314,638 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 314,631 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.71 limit 1.56 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near to tie bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting chassis inner outer edges (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting chassis inner outer edges (6.1.6 (i) (i))

drivers floor pan corroded

rear brake pads low and rear discs worn

Pass 8 Nov 2017 297,200 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 278,200 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

slight oil leak on gearbox

Fail 6 Nov 2014 243,790 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 243,790 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 203,236 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 203,236 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 189,677 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 162,901 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 143,699 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 143,699 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 125,462 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 103,970 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 103,970 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 86,980 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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B16 WAG is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 B16 WAG, 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 B16 WAG registered?

B16 WAG is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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