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D9 ODF

2001 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,620 mi
Last recorded119,620 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 ODF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2026 119,620 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of inner step/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/bulkhead above outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/bulkhead above outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 115,751 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 115,749 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up and rough (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2024 111,283 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 110,430 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seal (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 108,646 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 105,328 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 99,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

offside and nearside front axle swivel joint seals and retaining rins worn

Pass 10 Apr 2019 97,973 miles
Pass 7 May 2018 94,734 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 94,618 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2017 92,997 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 92,884 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 89,338 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 85,770 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 80,111 miles

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

Rear wing/wheel arch supports corroded offside and nearside

Fail 27 Nov 2013 80,103 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear wing/wheel arch supports corroded offside and nearside

Pass 14 Nov 2012 73,290 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 73,282 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 65,043 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 64,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 560,824 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 560,824 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 50,069 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 50,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 46,817 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 46,817 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 42,045 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 42,045 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 31,081 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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D9 ODF is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 D9 ODF, 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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D9 ODF is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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