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D530 DDD

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,361 mi
Last recorded143,361 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD530 DDD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 143,361 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 143,267 miles

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

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2023 143,141 miles

multiple oil leaks

Fail 10 Aug 2023 143,121 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged support bracket corroded and no longer attached to vehicle (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

multiple oil leaks

Pass 2 Aug 2022 142,638 miles

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2021 142,419 miles

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

Oil leak

Underside of the vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2020 140,880 miles

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

oil leak

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2019 135,055 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 131,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 131,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 128,730 miles

Nearside Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 128,730 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 127,008 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 124,582 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 123,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 122,400 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 122,368 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2012 119,890 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 119,883 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 116,015 miles

front brake discs starting to wear low

Fail 12 Dec 2011 115,993 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

front brake discs starting to wear low

Pass 4 Nov 2010 109,580 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 107,811 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 107,811 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 101,422 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 95,899 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 89,695 miles

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

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)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 30 May 2006 82,362 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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D530 DDD is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D530 DDD, 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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D530 DDD is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 August 2001.

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