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G2 APB

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

99,370 mi
Last recorded99,370 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 APB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 99,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 98,780 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 97,581 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 96,121 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 96,119 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 94,324 miles

Nearside Front Hub oil leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 93,229 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

n/s front hub slightly leaking oil

Pass 14 Sep 2019 90,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front hub slight oil leak

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 89,171 miles

Nearside Front hubseal slight leak

Pass 5 Oct 2017 87,737 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 83,877 miles

front swivels misting in oil

Pass 2 Oct 2014 83,020 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 80,623 miles

n/s front swivel misting in oil

rear x member showing signs of deteriation

Pass 24 Sep 2012 78,216 miles

o/s spot light not working

Pass 26 Sep 2011 75,828 miles

n/s front hub swivel leakung oil

o/s front hub swivel misting in oil

Pass 28 Sep 2010 72,858 miles

front swivels misting in oil

pedal a/slips showing wear

Pass 28 Sep 2009 69,016 miles

n/s front hub swivel misting in oil

Pass 22 Sep 2008 65,030 miles

n/s front hub swivel misting in oil

pedals, anti slip showing signs of wear

Pass 18 Sep 2007 62,514 miles

1, N/S FRONT HUB SWIVEL DAMP.

Pass 21 Sep 2006 56,932 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 56,915 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 47,485 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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G2 APB is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 G2 APB, 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 G2 APB registered?

G2 APB is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is G2 APB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G2 APB shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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