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FXV 21

2001 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,312 mi
Last recorded126,312 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFXV 21
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 126,312 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/body support panel corroded/holed - requires attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged both front outer (7.1.2 (d))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 119,966 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/body support panel corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 119,966 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both rear chassis rails (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/body support panel corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside swivel housing leaking grease (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 114,305 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/body support panel corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 114,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. all rear (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/body support panel corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 106,957 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear floor support crossmember corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 106,957 miles

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear - upper (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear floor support crossmember corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 98,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

rear body/chassis support beam badly corroded and weak

Fail 16 Nov 2021 98,563 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value - 1.56 actual value - 2.52 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

rear body/chassis support beam badly corroded and weak

Pass 16 Nov 2020 88,780 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both offside and nearside rear door corroded bottom of doors

rear chassis support beam badly corroded and weak

Fail 16 Nov 2020 88,773 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value - 1.56 actual value - 3.16 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both offside and nearside rear door corroded bottom of doors

rear chassis support beam badly corroded and weak

Pass 25 Nov 2019 78,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear body to chassis support beam badly corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2018 73,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear BODY MOUNTING OUT RIGGER RUSTY AND HOLED

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

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

Offside Rear BODY MOUNTING OUT RIGGER RUSTY AND HOLED

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play AXLE A FRAME BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 71,129 miles

Oil leak engine area ()

Pass 21 Nov 2016 69,130 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 67,851 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 66,299 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight oil leak from nearside front ball swivel joint seal

Pass 22 Nov 2013 63,658 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

clutch pedal rubber split

corrosion to rear chassis cross member

high level brake lamp not connected

Pass 19 Nov 2012 60,350 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 60,350 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside steering tracker joint has slight seepage from seal

Pass 22 Nov 2011 58,427 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 58,427 miles

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

near side front tracker joint seal leaking

off side front tracker joint seal lealing

oil leak around transmission brake area

Pass 24 Nov 2010 55,895 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2010 54,106 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 52,181 miles

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

front axle steering ball oil leak n/side

Pass 6 Dec 2007 49,707 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 440,990 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 37,981 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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FXV 21 is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FXV 21, 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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FXV 21 is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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