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FKZ 2414

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,426 mi
Last recorded114,426 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKZ 2414
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 114,426 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 114,426 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective Nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 110,721 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 109,173 miles

Front suspension bushes slightly perished

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 109,118 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Bulkhead and floor corroded/holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play At steering box drop arm. Chalked. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both front suspension arm rear bushes perished.

Front prop shaft joints slight play.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 107,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Swivel bearing worn

Pass 1 Jun 2022 54,408 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 104,959 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 104,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2020 104,497 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 104,497 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 103,594 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 102,742 miles

Front bumper rusted and holed

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 102,741 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Centre to rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front bumper rusted and holed

Fuel leak at filter housing

Fail 14 May 2018 102,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 101,492 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 101,492 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 98,359 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 98,352 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 95,959 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 95,959 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 92,512 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 88,732 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 85,221 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 82,431 miles

rear crossmember slight corrosion and towball removed at time of test

Pass 26 Mar 2009 79,833 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 77,949 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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FKZ 2414 is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FKZ 2414, 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 FKZ 2414 registered?

FKZ 2414 is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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