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B3 GYR

2001 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,202 mi
Last recorded122,202 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 GYR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 122,202 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 118,678 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 117,805 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 115,171 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 114,074 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 112,096 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 106,334 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 103,131 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 99,181 miles

slight leak on steering box

Pass 11 Apr 2013 95,591 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 95,565 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 95,516 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 95,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 95,239 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 49,460 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 77,655 miles

Front propeller shaft front universal joint has slight play

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

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

Fail 4 May 2009 77,655 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front propeller shaft front universal joint has slight play

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 69,597 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 62,797 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 62,796 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2006 56,117 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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B3 GYR is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B3 GYR, 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 B3 GYR registered?

B3 GYR is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 May 2001.

Is B3 GYR safe to buy?

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