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B7 FRW

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

109,994 mi
Last recorded109,994 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 FRW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 109,994 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2026 109,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 104,716 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 100,370 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2024 100,356 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 95,383 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 86,742 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 86,726 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis by front tie bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis by front tie bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2019 81,933 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

steering damper has misting of oil

Fail 10 Dec 2019 81,932 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

steering damper has misting of oil

Pass 17 Dec 2018 80,387 miles

Front steering damper has light misting of oil

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

both rear brake discs corroded inside faces

Fail 12 Dec 2018 80,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Front steering damper has light misting of oil

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

both rear brake discs corroded inside faces

Pass 5 Dec 2017 77,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear service brake performance requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 75,523 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (to flexi hose) (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

wipers starting to leave streak marks

Pass 17 Dec 2015 73,072 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 70,080 miles

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

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

offside headlight beam slightly distorted

Fail 15 Dec 2014 70,078 miles

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

offside headlight beam slightly distorted

Pass 16 Dec 2013 69,172 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both wiper rubbers slightly torn and starting to smear

nearside steering pivot slight leakage

Pass 11 Dec 2012 67,547 miles

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

nearside front axle swivel seal leaking

Fail 10 Dec 2012 67,545 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

nearside front axle swivel seal leaking

Pass 20 Dec 2011 64,439 miles

front passenger door not closing propely- occasionally

rear foot brake performance low

Fail 19 Dec 2011 64,437 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front passenger door not closing propely- occasionally

rear foot brake performance low

Pass 17 Dec 2010 61,823 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 61,823 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 60,447 miles

front pads low

slight play in steering arm ball joint

Pass 22 Aug 2008 54,273 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 42,874 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 42,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 31,370 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 FRW is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 B7 FRW, 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 FRW is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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