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BT 2

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

55,609 mi
Last recorded55,609 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT 2
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 55,609 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 51,683 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 50,397 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 50,394 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak [engine] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn axle top centre ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 49,159 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 49,153 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering damper area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis near gearbox cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 46,449 miles

rear exhaust flange poor condition

Pass 10 Mar 2020 45,178 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 44,248 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 44,242 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis To Body Mount. Less Than 30cm Of Suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Cross Member. Exhaust Mount Barely Attached (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Top Fuel Tank Strap Corroded Off

Pass 16 Feb 2018 43,792 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt a frame ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 42,195 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt a frame (2.4.G.2)

steering damper bushes worn

Fail 8 Feb 2017 42,181 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt a frame (2.4.G.2)

front propshaft rear universal joint excessively worn

steering damper bushes worn

Pass 28 Jan 2016 40,520 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 37,842 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 36,592 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 35,464 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 34,346 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 34,346 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 32,641 miles

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

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

Front brake discs inner surfaces worn

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2011 32,641 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Front brake discs inner surfaces worn

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2010 28,337 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 25,679 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 24,203 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 22,648 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 20,236 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 20,236 miles

brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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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BT 2 is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 BT 2, 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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BT 2 is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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The MOT history for BT 2 shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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