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G22 PEM

2001 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,881 mi
Last recorded127,881 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG22 PEM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 127,881 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres on outter side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 121,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 115,841 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 115,673 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

rear chassis and crossmember corroding

Pass 19 Nov 2021 109,238 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 107,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 105,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 103,283 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 103,279 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 99,073 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 98,999 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 89,593 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 89,593 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 88,588 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 87,388 miles

NSF wiper linkage has heavy wear and does not park properly but does not restrict the drivers view

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 87,388 miles

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

NSF wiper linkage has heavy wear and does not park properly but does not restrict the drivers view

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 86,273 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 86,273 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 83,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine very oily !

front diff leaking

o/s/f back plate is missing

o/s/f brake disc is poor - ex. worn/lipped and corroded on inner face !

o/s/r tyre is excessively deteriorated

rear brake discs are poor - worn and excessively corroded on inner faces !

Fail 25 Sep 2012 83,781 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine very oily !

front diff leaking

o/s/f back plate is missing

o/s/f brake disc is poor - ex. worn/lipped and corroded on inner face !

o/s/f hub leaking

o/s/r tyre is excessively deteriorated

rear brake discs are poor - worn and excessively corroded on inner faces !

Pass 8 Nov 2011 76,936 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s headlamp has poor image

Pass 16 Nov 2010 69,870 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 69,870 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 60,733 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 57,126 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 51,245 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 44,759 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 27,901 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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G22 PEM 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 71.4%.

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 PEM, 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 G22 PEM registered?

G22 PEM is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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