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D3 WOT

2001 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

181,152 mi
Last recorded181,152 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 WOT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 181,152 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 181,075 miles

Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury bonnet edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (yellow chalked) (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drag link ends x2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (yellow chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (yellow chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (yellow chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 172,015 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear axle support corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2020 157,224 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2020 156,075 miles

Prop shaft securing bolt loose near handbrake drum and at front of transfer box (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached front ball joint (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 151,104 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 140,052 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 135,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 13 Oct 2015 125,869 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 118,960 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 118,960 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 1 Oct 2013 113,845 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 110,521 miles

brake pedle rubber worn

centre exhaust silencer missing

metal brake pipes to front brakes starting to corrode

metal brake pipes under bonnet starting to corrode

nsr seat belt webbing in poor condishion

slite plat to rear prop rear uj

slite play in ns drag link end

Fail 9 Jul 2012 110,500 miles

Centre Rear Lower Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

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

brake p[edel rubber worn

centre exhaust silenser missing

metal brake pipes on bulkhead under master cylinder starting to corrode

metal brake pipes to front brake calipers starting to corrode

nsf drag link/ track rod end has slite play

nsf seat belt webbing damaged

rear prop uj has slite play

Pass 5 Jul 2011 105,574 miles

nsf seat belt webbing has slite damage

slite play, lift in nsr track rod end

slite play, lift in nsr track rod, drag link end

slite play, lift in osr track rod end

Fail 5 Jul 2011 105,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf seat belt webbing has slite damage

slite play, lift in nsr track rod end

slite play, lift in nsr track rod, drag link end

slite play, lift in osr track rod end

Pass 2 Jul 2010 97,638 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 91,448 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 83,603 miles

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

offside front tyre ( WAS SPARE ) has perishing inner side wall. Pre-longed use not recommended

Fail 4 Jul 2008 83,603 miles

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

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

offside front tyre ( WAS SPARE ) has perishing inner side wall. Pre-longed use not recommended

Pass 11 Jul 2007 75,854 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 67,125 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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D3 WOT is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 D3 WOT, 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 D3 WOT registered?

D3 WOT is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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