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D21 RUL

2001 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,737 mi
Last recorded159,737 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD21 RUL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 159,737 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 159,732 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure from steering box (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play lock nut (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 156,402 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 156,181 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 156,079 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 155,896 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 154,001 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel housing. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 148,091 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 145,463 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear chassis bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 135,636 miles

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

Propshaft universal joint worn Rear of the rear shaft ()

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both sides rear lower (2.7.4)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

This vehicle has welding repairs and has been heavily wax oiled

Pass 4 Aug 2015 128,043 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 12,428 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 May 2013 113,695 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 103,683 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 93,692 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 82,164 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 74,641 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 73,436 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2008 73,436 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 66,626 miles

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

n/s wiper poor clearing

Fail 10 Nov 2007 66,626 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s wiper poor clearing

Pass 10 Nov 2006 59,234 miles

rear shock absorber top bushes, slight play.

Fail 8 Nov 2006 59,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s shocker top bushes slight play

Pass 14 Nov 2005 52,912 miles

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

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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D21 RUL is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D21 RUL, 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 D21 RUL registered?

D21 RUL is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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