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D81 RJS

2001 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,429 mi
Last recorded56,429 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD81 RJS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 56,429 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured 2x (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside headlamp poor beam

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective 2x (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 56,429 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect 2x (4.1.2 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured 2x (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective 2x (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 54,623 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 235,579 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (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))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

headlamps flickering with indicators

Pass 28 Jun 2023 235,547 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 235,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 233,436 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 226,301 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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D81 RJS is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 D81 RJS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D81 RJS registered?

D81 RJS is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is D81 RJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D81 RJS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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