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F19 RMT

2001 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,043 mi
Last recorded168,043 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF19 RMT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 168,043 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 162,416 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 161,752 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Mar 2017 157,986 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 157,986 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 157,595 miles

Front registration plate incorrect Wrong colour (6.3.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure Battery cables (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded A frame mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Tie bar area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis area (6.6.6)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Body mounting area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Tie bar area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis area (6.6.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 147,202 miles

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 10 Apr 2015 132,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

nearside rear body strap brocken

nearside rear bump stop missing

steering arm gaitor damaged

Pass 12 Apr 2014 124,286 miles

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

nearside front swivel joint has a slight oil leak

offside front swivel joint has a slight oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2013 123,440 miles

offside front upper mount corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2013 123,439 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside front upper mount corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2012 122,343 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 119,195 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 119,185 miles

Centre Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Engine oil leak.

Steering damper bush has slight play.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 101,031 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 100,919 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 86,887 miles

both seat belts have slight wear

Fail 16 Feb 2009 86,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both seat belts have slight wear

Pass 8 Feb 2008 71,245 miles

N/S DRAG LINK END HAS SLIGHT PLAY

SEVERAL SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHING

Pass 15 Feb 2007 558,896 miles

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 7 Feb 2006 38,644 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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F19 RMT is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F19 RMT, 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 F19 RMT registered?

F19 RMT is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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