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G15 RWN

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

189,643 mi
Last recorded189,643 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG15 RWN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 189,643 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 176,543 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 171,813 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 171,059 miles

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

slight P.A.S leak from around steering box

Pass 12 Jan 2021 169,976 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 167,652 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 166,355 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 166,355 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 165,184 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 162,673 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 162,673 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 162,673 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 162,043 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear track rod end. (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

excessive back lash rear diff.

Pass 5 Feb 2014 157,803 miles

front number plate poor condition

Pass 25 Jan 2013 153,479 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 150,818 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 150,817 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 141,336 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 129,101 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 118,553 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 108,093 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 92,928 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 92,928 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 78,573 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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G15 RWN is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 G15 RWN, 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 G15 RWN registered?

G15 RWN is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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