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B24 MUD

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

177,754 mi
Last recorded177,754 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB24 MUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 177,754 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 176,126 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 174,755 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 172,528 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 170,780 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 165,752 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 158,185 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 156,360 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 152,070 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion x member (6.1.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion x member (6.1.A.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2015 143,659 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 135,902 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 127,262 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 117,324 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f spot lamp not working on main beam

n/s/r bump stop missing

slight play n/s/f t/rod end

Pass 9 Feb 2011 107,564 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 98,014 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear axle joint slight play

Pass 10 Feb 2009 86,563 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 75,839 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 75,560 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 63,500 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 45,196 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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B24 MUD is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 B24 MUD, 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 B24 MUD registered?

B24 MUD is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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