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C365 FWX

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,479 mi
Last recorded137,479 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC365 FWX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 137,479 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 135,643 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 131,485 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 128,247 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 125,471 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 123,179 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 120,274 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 119,116 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front swivel leaking oil

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front swivel seal leaking oil

Pass 1 Jul 2017 117,242 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 115,586 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 115,586 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering component damaged and unserviceable track rod bent (2.2.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Rear cross member heavily corroded and holed. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 113,935 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 May 2015 113,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 May 2014 111,906 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2014 111,905 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 109,489 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2013 109,368 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2012 106,701 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 102,803 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 May 2010 99,870 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre cut but not to cords

nearside rear tyre cut but not to cords

offside rear tyre cut but not to cords

slight derv leak on leak off pipes

Pass 18 May 2010 99,870 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre cut but not to cords

nearside rear tyre cut but not to cords

offside rear tyre cut but not to cords

slight derv leak on leak off pipes

Pass 29 May 2009 95,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 May 2008 85,226 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 72,760 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 59,729 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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C365 FWX is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C365 FWX, 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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What year was C365 FWX registered?

C365 FWX is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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