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G4 LHG

2001 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,656 mi
Last recorded97,656 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 LHG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 97,656 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 90,324 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 86,181 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

non standard suspension and wheels fitted

under sealed

Fail 8 Nov 2012 85,881 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 85,881 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 85,506 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 84,953 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 83,345 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 79,879 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 73,005 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 67,147 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 54,040 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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G4 LHG is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 G4 LHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G4 LHG registered?

G4 LHG is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is G4 LHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G4 LHG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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