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C318 ADE

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

100,688 mi
Last recorded100,688 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC318 ADE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 100,688 miles

rear subframe corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2026 100,688 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2025 97,524 miles

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement chassis to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 96,872 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective CORROSION TO REAR MOST (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 96,845 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 96,025 miles

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 92,591 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 88,612 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 84,566 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 80,937 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 78,500 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 77,272 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 77,272 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 76,104 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 75,460 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 74,093 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 71,015 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 70,014 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 70,014 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2011 69,101 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 65,382 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 58,512 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 53,530 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 48,922 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 41,631 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 41,612 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

bonnet hard to open ok at time of test

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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C318 ADE is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 C318 ADE, 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 C318 ADE registered?

C318 ADE is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 August 2001.

Is C318 ADE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C318 ADE shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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