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E19 HOS

2001 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 6200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

2,193 mi
Last recorded2,193 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE19 HOS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 2,193 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 1,889 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 584 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 2,984 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021
Pass 3 May 2019 206,369 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 206,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Air brake cylinder/actuator corroded but not seriously weakened brake servo (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear foot brake efficiency just met requirements

Pass 13 Apr 2018 204,368 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 204,347 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Body has slight corrosion scuttle panel front screen area corroded (6.1.B.2)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 200,695 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 196,503 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 193,194 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

gearbox oil leak

nearside front hub seal leaking

Fail 18 Feb 2015 193,085 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2014 188,891 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front propshaft rear u/j has slight wear

Pass 5 Mar 2013 184,930 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 179,630 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 179,602 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 171,163 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 171,163 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o s mirror glass broken

Pass 10 Mar 2010 154,594 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake discs look well worn

front radius bushes are going soft

front shock absorber bushes are in poor condition

front windscreen wiper blades are in poor condition

offside door mirror is cracked

offside front brake flexi hose is badly contaminated with oil

rear shock absorber top and bottom bushes are badly worn

strongly advise, stone chip in zone A just on or very near 10mm limit

Fail 3 Mar 2010 154,594 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front brake discs look well worn

front radius bushes are going soft

front shock absorber bushes are in poor condition

front windscreen wiper blades are in poor condition

nearside front wing damaged--distorted at headlamp mounting area

offside door mirror is cracked

offside front brake flexi hose is badly contaminated with oil

power steering reservour low, [well off the bottom of dipstick]

rear shock absorber top and bottom bushes are badly worn

strongly advise, stone chip in zone A just on or very near 10mm limit

Pass 26 Feb 2009 129,922 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 129,922 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 110,209 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 93,609 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 93,609 miles

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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E19 HOS is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 6,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 E19 HOS, 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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E19 HOS is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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