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D5 MRV

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,753 mi
Last recorded133,753 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 MRV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 133,753 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 130,669 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 126,201 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 122,407 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 117,940 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 117,928 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))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged kinked pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired sphere joint (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability wishbone bush missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top, poly bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top, poly bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top, poly bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 112,609 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 112,609 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 106,234 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 103,402 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 99,603 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened belt behind drivers seat (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 99,603 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened belt behind drivers seat (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 12 May 2015 97,561 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 May 2015 97,561 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 May 2014 95,888 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 94,179 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 94,179 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 93,558 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 93,558 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 92,640 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 92,640 miles

Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Fail 26 May 2010 91,523 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 91,523 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 87,544 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 81,932 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 75,081 miles

all seat belts slight damage

Fail 18 Feb 2006 75,075 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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D5 MRV is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 D5 MRV, 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 D5 MRV registered?

D5 MRV is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is D5 MRV safe to buy?

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