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B8 SDM

2001 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

36,751 mi
Last recorded36,751 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 SDM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 36,751 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 36,747 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 36,741 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 36,739 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 36,710 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 36,667 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 36,374 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 36,499 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 36,042 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 36,042 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 35,692 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 35,158 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 33,818 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 32,638 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 31,534 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 27,612 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 27,612 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 21,507 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 12,759 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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B8 SDM is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 B8 SDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B8 SDM registered?

B8 SDM is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is B8 SDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 SDM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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