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G3 HEH

2001 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

32,630 mi
Last recorded32,630 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 HEH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 May 2024 32,630 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting across rear chassis in various locations of vehicle (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer chassis by turret mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering component deformed but serviceable steering damper bush worn (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer chassis by turret mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 32,040 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 31,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Offside Front steering damper bush worn.

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 28,503 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front steering damper bush worn

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

Fail 21 May 2021 28,499 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front steering damper bush worn

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

Fail 21 Apr 2021 28,495 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

o/s steering damper bush worn

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front dampness on power steering pipes and steering box

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 26,981 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 26,980 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

near side front and rear wheel nuts fitted incorrectly

Pass 21 Mar 2019 25,487 miles

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

nearside swivel joint leaking

steering damper bush worn

Pass 16 Mar 2018 23,396 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 23,396 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 21,045 miles

Nearside front hub leaking

Fail 1 Mar 2017 21,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front hub leaking

Pass 2 Mar 2016 18,402 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 16,035 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 15,224 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 15,224 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 14,719 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 14,286 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 14,286 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 14,111 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 137,437 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 13,392 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 13,091 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 12,042 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 11,400 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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G3 HEH is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G3 HEH, 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 G3 HEH registered?

G3 HEH is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 February 2001.

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