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G18 WTS

2001 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

161,451 mi
Last recorded161,451 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 WTS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 161,451 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 152,288 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 152,287 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 144,077 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 140,678 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 136,533 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 136,533 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 132,400 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 129,127 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 126,241 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear flexi-hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 121,016 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 116,060 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 112,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 112,298 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 107,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 107,601 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 103,066 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 96,947 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 90,967 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 84,682 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 84,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 75,841 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 75,178 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 66,562 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 55,285 miles

offside and nearside front hub seals showing signs of deterioration{slight oil seepage}

Pass 6 Feb 2006 48,311 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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G18 WTS is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G18 WTS, 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 G18 WTS registered?

G18 WTS is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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The MOT history for G18 WTS shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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