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F1 MNK

2001 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,140 mi
Last recorded159,140 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 MNK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2021 159,140 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 159,123 miles

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 159,105 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 159,064 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear body (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner face (3.5.1i)

cant check brake pipes fully lightly covered

Pass 9 Aug 2016 159,049 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear cross member has corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 155,964 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 155,964 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 144,691 miles

Nearside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 132,513 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2013 132,513 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2012 124,524 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

offside front hub seal leaking

slight play in front steering damper bush

Pass 13 Jul 2011 118,506 miles

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

rear brake discs starting to wear

rear diff to prop seal leaking slightly

Pass 26 Jul 2010 111,806 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2009 107,013 miles

nut and bolt loose on front prop shaft

Pass 24 Sep 2008 932,963 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 932,963 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 67,479 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 50,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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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F1 MNK is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F1 MNK, 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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F1 MNK is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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