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E21 NOD

2001 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

115,190 mi
Last recorded115,190 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE21 NOD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 115,190 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 110,034 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 109,491 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 105,479 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 98,751 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 93,645 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 93,645 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 90,977 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 90,977 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 88,382 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 85,387 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 85,381 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 84,054 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jul 2016 84,045 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel running down back of bell housing. (7.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jul 2015 81,501 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 78,651 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 78,651 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 75,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 75,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 73,025 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 73,025 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 69,134 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 69,134 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 63,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 63,481 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 56,274 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 56,274 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 52,604 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 52,604 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 48,772 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 48,772 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 43,846 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 43,846 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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E21 NOD is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 E21 NOD, 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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What year was E21 NOD registered?

E21 NOD is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 June 2001.

Is E21 NOD safe to buy?

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