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D6 CGL

2001 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

148,395 mi
Last recorded148,395 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD6 CGL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 148,395 miles

Washer switch remains on unless manually moved

Fail 10 Dec 2025 148,395 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam Switch does not stay in main beam position (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Washer switch remains on unless manually moved

Pass 2 Jan 2025 146,151 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 146,150 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both Both (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 143,693 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 143,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 142,033 miles

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed O/S/F (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/R were towbar bolts to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 140,806 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 140,066 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Spare tyre defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear seats folded away

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 140,063 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Fuel Tank Cradle Excessive Corrosion and Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose Buckle Mount Bolt Missing (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure Buckle Mount Bolt Missing (10.1 (d))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering Box Arm Joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering Box Arm Dust Cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Axle Seeping Oil

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Seats Folded Away No Seat Belt Check

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 137,251 miles

Battery tray rusted through but not considered to affect safety

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))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Pitman arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 137,237 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value 1.56 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Battery tray rusted through but not considered to affect safety

Both side steps insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Rectified PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp and stop lamp unreliable. Not working when tested but came on before the end of test

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Rectified PRS (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Pitman arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 137,226 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 137,151 miles

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Screw in tread of tyre.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bump stop mounting area, within 30cm of shock absorber. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bump stop mounting area, within 30cm of shock absorber. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Trailer socket secured by cable ties

Fail 12 Apr 2019 137,151 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire At fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail Rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Screw in tread of tyre.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bump stop mounting area, within 30cm of shock absorber. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bump stop mounting area, within 30cm of shock absorber. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Trailer socket secured by cable ties

Pass 24 Apr 2018 130,046 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 130,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 127,527 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2017 127,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling suspension arm (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling suspension arm (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings front steering arm lock nut loose (2.2.B.1h)

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2016 119,949 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 119,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 113,290 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 113,290 miles

Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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D6 CGL is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 D6 CGL, 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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D6 CGL is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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