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F16 HAM

2001 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

174,754 mi
Last recorded174,754 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF16 HAM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 174,754 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 173,261 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 173,247 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 170,828 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 169,649 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 168,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

rear seats have been removed.

Pass 28 Jul 2021 160,261 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 146,506 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 133,010 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 117,728 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 103,781 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 97,492 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front reg plate damaged

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Fail 22 Aug 2016 97,492 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front reg plate damaged

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Pass 22 Aug 2015 87,287 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 70,883 miles

both headlights bit cloudy

Fail 3 Jul 2014 70,799 miles

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

both headlights bit cloudy

Pass 23 Aug 2013 58,311 miles

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

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

both headlights bit cloudy

o/s wiper leaves slight marks

Pass 28 Aug 2012 43,522 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 109,179 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 101,028 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 88,025 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 72,439 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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F16 HAM is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 F16 HAM, 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

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What year was F16 HAM registered?

F16 HAM is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is F16 HAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F16 HAM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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