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D9 FNR

2001 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

121,628 mi
Last recorded121,628 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 FNR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 121,628 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 119,753 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 118,745 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 118,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 117,825 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 116,735 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 115,817 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 115,265 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 114,484 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 114,484 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 112,588 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 112,161 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 112,161 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 110,111 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 110,111 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 107,472 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 103,574 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 98,068 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 87,790 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 75,188 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 64,760 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 58,437 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 54,500 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 51,081 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 45,156 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 45,156 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

hand brake out of adjustment

near side front brake pipe fouling bettween caliper and sping mount

off side front damper slight misting

rear wiper split

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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D9 FNR is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 D9 FNR, 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

How do I check the history of D9 FNR?

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What year was D9 FNR registered?

D9 FNR is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is D9 FNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D9 FNR shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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