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C3 JAC

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

131,969 mi
Last recorded131,969 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 JAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 131,969 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 131,969 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 129,641 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 129,051 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 129,049 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 128,062 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 127,333 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 127,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 126,400 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 125,698 miles

advise whole chassis suspension and steering very rusty and corroded steering and braking not effected

Fail 31 May 2019 125,698 miles

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

advise whole chassis suspension and steering very rusty and corroded steering and braking not effected

Pass 25 May 2018 123,823 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 123,106 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 121,348 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 121,348 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis corroded (6.6.6)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 120,224 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 119,309 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 117,350 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 117,350 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 113,289 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 109,646 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 106,269 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 103,682 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 103,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 May 2008 96,682 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 91,730 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 87,786 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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C3 JAC 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 C3 JAC, 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 C3 JAC registered?

C3 JAC is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is C3 JAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 JAC 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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