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B25 URP

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests35 (18 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate51.4%

Mileage

198,044 mi
Last recorded198,044 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB25 URP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 17 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 198,044 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear crossmember corroded

rear tyres perishing

Fail 30 May 2024 198,040 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft securing bolt loose numerous (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

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

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2023 190,055 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 188,293 miles

Parking brake requires attention

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A frame mount crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 188,293 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake requires attention

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A frame mount crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 183,210 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit

play in n/s/f lower king pin bearing

rear shock bushes worn

Fail 22 Jan 2021 183,210 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 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))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s/f tyre wearing low

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit

play in n/s/f lower king pin bearing

rear shock bushes worn

Pass 20 Jan 2020 173,852 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 173,852 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 167,449 miles

both front hub seals leaking

engine oil leak close to excessive

o/s/r, n/s/r support bar heavily corroded / holed

play in n/s/f lower kingpin bearing

Fail 7 Jan 2019 167,310 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary push in type fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s/r floor pan / heal board (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted lower pin missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted lower pin missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

both front hub seals leaking

engine oil leak close to excessive

o/s/r , n/s/r outrigger / support bar heavily corroded / holed

play in n/s/f lower king pin bearing close to excessive

Pass 11 Dec 2017 161,718 miles

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting bumper (6.6.6)

rear lower shock absorber bushes deteriorated

spare tyre defective

Fail 11 Dec 2017 161,716 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting bumper (6.6.6)

rear lower shock absorber bushes deteriorated

spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Dec 2016 154,782 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 154,774 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x member corroded (6.6.6)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 153,785 miles

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

drivers seat belt catch cover missing

Fail 8 Jul 2015 153,785 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

drivers seat belt catch cover missing

Pass 18 Jul 2014 151,939 miles

offside front seat buckle outer surround damaged

rear cross member rusty/weak

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 18 Jul 2014 151,939 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front seat buckle outer surround damaged

rear cross member rusty/weak

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Aug 2013 149,979 miles

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

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

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

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

chassis starting to corrode in places

clutch operation is poor

Fail 22 Aug 2013 149,978 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

chassis starting to corrode in places

clutch operation is poor

Pass 18 Jul 2012 149,298 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear upper shock absorber bushes are worn

steering damper bushes are worn

Fail 18 Jul 2012 149,298 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear upper shock absorber bushes are worn

steering damper bushes are worn

Fail 24 May 2012 149,292 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear 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)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 143,015 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2011 143,014 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 134,571 miles

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

both rear shock absorber bushes are worn

evidence of play in both rear hubs

rear of vehicles chassis is quite rusty

rear section of the exhuast is quite rusty

slight play in the steering damper bushes

steering pitman arm dust boot is split

Fail 20 May 2009 125,943 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2009 125,943 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 118,576 miles

brake pedal antislip pad starting to wear

Fail 29 May 2008 118,576 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake pedal antislip pad starting to wear

Pass 11 May 2007 102,884 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 102,882 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 May 2006 85,443 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake @ clutch pedal pads worn

Pass 10 May 2006 85,443 miles

brake @ clutch pedal pads worn

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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B25 URP is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.4%.

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 B25 URP, 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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B25 URP is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 May 2001.

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