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D8 HTH

2001 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,664 mi
Last recorded86,664 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 HTH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2026 86,664 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 86,582 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 86,115 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 83,799 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 81,841 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 81,460 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 80,152 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 80,146 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 74,155 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 66,523 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

rear axle top ball joint has slight play

Pass 30 Mar 2010 58,878 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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 6 Apr 2009 51,898 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 44,629 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 37,160 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 33,110 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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D8 HTH is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D8 HTH, 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 D8 HTH registered?

D8 HTH is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is D8 HTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D8 HTH shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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