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B7 BMH

2001 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

130,464 mi
Last recorded130,464 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 BMH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 130,464 miles

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

Surface corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2025 129,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Surface Corrosion

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 129,871 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NOT BOOT DRIVE SHAFT BALL LEAKING (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

SURFACECORROSION

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 129,547 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer axle joint leaking oil (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 129,545 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle Excess play (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer axle joint leaking oil (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer axle joint leaking oil (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 129,139 miles

Nearside Front Swivel joint weeping.

Offside Front Slight play in swivel joint.

Offside Front Swivel joint weeping.

x4 tyres starting to perish.

Pass 21 Dec 2021 128,596 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 127,531 miles

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

Nearside Front axle seal leaking

Offside Front axle seal leaking

Fail 29 Oct 2020 127,530 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member \ body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front axle sill leaking

Offside Front axle sill leaking

Pass 21 Oct 2019 126,026 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 126,003 miles

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 124,630 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front steering swivel weeping oil

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside Front steering swivel weeping oil

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 122,952 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front cv joints weeping oil

Nearside Front tyre cut to outer sidewall

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

Offside Front cv joints weeping oil

Fail 3 Oct 2017 122,930 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached broken (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt as marked with yellow chalk (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front cv joints weeping oil

Nearside Front tyre cut to outer sidewall

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

Offside Front cv joints weeping oil

Pass 23 Sep 2016 120,555 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 120,323 miles

Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 120,238 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 114,287 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 106,702 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 96,894 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 87,923 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine oil leak

front diff pinnion oil seal leaking

rear tyres cracking

Fail 17 Sep 2010 87,923 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine oil leak

front diff pinnion oil seal leaking

play in steering damper bush

rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2009 76,231 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 66,499 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2007 57,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 57,776 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 45,322 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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B7 BMH is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 B7 BMH, 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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B7 BMH is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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