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D4 HCD

2001 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

148,567 mi
Last recorded148,567 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 HCD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 148,567 miles

Central cross member slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2022 148,389 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 148,389 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2021 142,298 miles

Nearside Front hub seal slight leak

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 134,814 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 134,814 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 128,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 128,307 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 128,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 128,100 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 121,028 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 121,028 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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 23 Dec 2011 112,716 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 110,560 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has small cut in inner side wall

Pass 19 Aug 2010 103,759 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 103,759 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 93,865 miles

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 93,865 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 86,286 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 86,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 74,257 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 74,257 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 May 2006 63,912 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2006 63,912 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 63,078 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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D4 HCD is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 D4 HCD, 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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D4 HCD is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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