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G22 JGL

2001 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,906 mi
Last recorded75,906 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG22 JGL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 75,906 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 74,430 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 66,717 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2022 66,706 miles

Rear Seat belt missing both buckles missing (7.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 61,295 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 61,295 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 58,724 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported o/s front from mast cylinder (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure wheel arch (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Body not fully secure wheel arch (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 58,723 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose wheel loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported o/s front from mast cylinder (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure wheel arch (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Body not fully secure wheel arch (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 55,159 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 55,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2017 54,006 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front hub seals leaking slightly

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 52,522 miles

Front hub seals leaking

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front and offside rear doors deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2015 50,806 miles

Chassis Heavily Undersealed

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 50,791 miles

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

Chassis Heavily Undersealed

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 48,705 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 47,360 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 45,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 45,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 43,999 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 41,420 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 36,492 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 30,423 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 23,857 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 18,082 miles

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

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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G22 JGL is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 G22 JGL, 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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G22 JGL is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 February 2001.

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