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D15 TPM

2001 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

133,536 mi
Last recorded133,536 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD15 TPM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 133,536 miles

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

Rear Diff slightly leaking

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 129,751 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 128,115 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 127,887 miles

Front hub seals leaking both sides

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 127,289 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 126,262 miles

Offside Front Hub seal slight leak

Offside Rear Hub seal slight leak

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 126,262 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Steering shock absorber (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Hub seal slight leak

Offside Rear Hub seal slight leak

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 123,522 miles

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

o/s/f swivel joint slightly leaking

Fail 3 Apr 2019 123,518 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

o/s/f swivel joint slightly leaking

Pass 6 Apr 2018 120,952 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 120,952 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil Front hub seal leaking (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2017 118,061 miles

Offside Front Inner hub sill has slight leak

Pass 30 Mar 2016 113,882 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 113,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 110,170 miles

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

Rear diff. leaking oil

Fail 30 Mar 2015 110,170 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear diff. leaking oil

Fail 11 Mar 2015 110,003 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f diff leaking

rear diff leaking

Pass 17 Dec 2013 100,312 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT OIL LEAK ON REAR DIFF+SLIGHT OIL LEAK ON OFFSIDE FRONT SWIVEL

Pass 22 Feb 2013 94,454 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 89,116 miles

Both front hub seals leaking

N/S/R disc has surface corrosion

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear diff has oil leak

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 89,115 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Both front hub seals leaking

N/S/R disc has surface corrosion

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear diff has oil leak

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 82,973 miles

n/s/r brake disc pitted

Fail 14 Mar 2011 82,973 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

n/s/r brake disc pitted

Pass 1 Apr 2010 74,617 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 74,617 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 64,430 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Dec 2008 64,430 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 57,190 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 50,322 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 50,322 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 45,907 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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D15 TPM is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D15 TPM, 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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D15 TPM is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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