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B19 FUS

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

101,203 mi
Last recorded101,203 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 FUS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 101,203 miles

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

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

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

Steering drop arm ball joint slight play

Pass 8 Apr 2025 100,774 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering drop arm ball joint slight play

Pass 8 Apr 2024 100,493 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop rubber missing

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

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

Offside Front Swivel hub seal has a slight leak

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 100,158 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front hub seal slight leak

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 99,852 miles

Nearside Rear Bumpstop rubber missing

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

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

Offside Front Hub seal slight leak

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 99,427 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 98,472 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 98,116 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 97,369 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 96,955 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 96,394 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 95,071 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 94,574 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 94,226 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 93,322 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 93,141 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 93,141 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 86,358 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 86,358 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 78,249 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 78,249 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 67,605 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 9 Feb 2009 67,605 miles

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 5 Feb 2008 58,638 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 58,638 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 47,554 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 37,890 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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B19 FUS is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 B19 FUS, 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 B19 FUS registered?

B19 FUS is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is B19 FUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B19 FUS shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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