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G141 UMW

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

156,105 mi
Last recorded156,105 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG141 UMW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 156,105 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 155,793 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 155,792 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 155,100 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 154,016 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 153,045 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 151,781 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 148,952 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 146,249 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 143,272 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 140,970 miles

Minor oil leak

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 140,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front hub seal have a slight leak

corrosion to o,s,f floor pan

slight engine oil leaks

Fail 17 Jun 2013 140,250 miles

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

light oil mist around n/s & o/s front swivel hub seals

Pass 17 Jun 2013 140,250 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

light oil mist around n/s & o/s front swivel hub seals

Pass 9 Jul 2012 139,818 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2011 139,495 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 139,189 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 139,189 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 139,176 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 138,751 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 135,510 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 127,271 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 214,346 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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G141 UMW is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 G141 UMW, 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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G141 UMW is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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