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F17 MUD

2001 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

164,091 mi
Last recorded164,091 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF17 MUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 164,091 miles

Nearside Front swivel joint slight leak

Offside Front swivel joint slight leak

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 164,046 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor above outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint leaking but is not insecure

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint leaking but is not insecure

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 161,031 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 159,976 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016 157,648 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 154,644 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 147,977 miles

both front hub seals have leak but not contaminating discs

Pass 18 Dec 2012 135,811 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 135,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 134,922 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 129,130 miles

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

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

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

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

SLIGHT WEAR RH SWIVEL AREA,REAR AXLE BALL JOINT. FRONT PADS LOOSE IN CALIPER,SLIGHT IMBALANCE BRAKES ON ROAD TEST.

Pass 15 Jul 2009 126,101 miles

Drop arm dust cover split.

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 123,556 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 24 Jul 2007 120,052 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 116,681 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 116,266 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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F17 MUD is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F17 MUD, 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 F17 MUD registered?

F17 MUD is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 February 2001.

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