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F8 RTX

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

126,709 mi
Last recorded126,709 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 RTX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 126,709 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Where crossmember meets chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 123,118 miles

Aftermarket cat and exhaust fitted.

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis by rear x member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 123,114 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Aftermarket cat and exhaust fitted.

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis by rear x member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 123,024 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 116,011 miles

Front Headlamp Dipped beam illuminates with Position lamps

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 115,896 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Front Headlamp Dipped beam illuminates with Position lamps

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 109,038 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 98,553 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 98,553 miles

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 95,923 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 92,994 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 92,789 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 24 Mar 2014 92,159 miles

nearside rear tyre outer side wall perished

Pass 18 Mar 2013 90,809 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 87,002 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 82,817 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 76,749 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 72,604 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 68,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 68,694 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 61,273 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 52,195 miles

surface cut to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 26 Sep 2005 45,232 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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F8 RTX 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 78.3%.

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 F8 RTX, 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 F8 RTX registered?

F8 RTX is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is F8 RTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F8 RTX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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