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F15 NNN

2001 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

113,845 mi
Last recorded113,845 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF15 NNN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 113,845 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 104,864 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 94,454 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Fouling against coil spring mount (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 89,976 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 88,683 miles

Exhaust mounting defective CENTER REAR MOUNT SPLIT (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX HAS SLIGHT LEAK (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 85,948 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 82,621 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 May 2018 82,621 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 80,025 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 19 May 2017 80,025 miles

Fuel system component leaking rear of engine (7.2.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear crossmember holed and corrode to excess in tow ball hitch area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 11 May 2016 75,060 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 May 2016 75,059 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported steel pipe and flexi insecure (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 May 2015 71,625 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 May 2015 71,625 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 May 2014 66,570 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 61,558 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 61,545 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 56,526 miles

exhaust in poor condition

general condition of brake discs

general condition of chassis/suspension, underside of vehical.

Fail 18 May 2012 56,526 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Towbar component excessively worn (6.6.1)

exhaust in poor condition

general condition of brake discs

general condition of chassis/suspension, underside of vehical.

Pass 12 May 2011 47,621 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 47,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 41,363 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 41,363 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 37,591 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 34,160 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 29,672 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 25,318 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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F15 NNN is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 F15 NNN, 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 F15 NNN registered?

F15 NNN is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 February 2001.

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