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F6 NJC

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

125,508 mi
Last recorded125,508 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF6 NJC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 125,508 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2025 123,722 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 122,587 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 122,164 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 121,703 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 121,037 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 120,779 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 119,773 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 116,610 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 107,100 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 102,166 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 101,522 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 95,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 91,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 91,710 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 86,069 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 835,077 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 78,998 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 74,308 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 69,296 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 64,060 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 59,635 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2006 52,685 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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F6 NJC is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 F6 NJC, 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 F6 NJC registered?

F6 NJC is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is F6 NJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F6 NJC shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F6 NJC have outstanding finance?

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