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D130 LOG

2001 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

242,600 mi
Last recorded242,600 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD130 LOG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 242,600 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 242,597 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 233,658 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 227,245 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 223,748 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 215,820 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 205,793 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 192,325 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 176,119 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 172,230 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 166,061 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 166,061 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light lens broken (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear stopp light incorrect bulb fitted (dim)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 161,090 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 152,070 miles

NEARSIDE REAR COIL SPRING WEAK

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CUT ON TREAD

Fail 18 Feb 2014 152,070 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

NEARSIDE REAR COIL SPRING WEAK

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CUT ON TREAD

Pass 14 Feb 2013 131,060 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 112,836 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 91,501 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 91,029 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 69,605 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 68,641 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 67,008 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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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D130 LOG is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 D130 LOG, 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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D130 LOG is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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