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G7 DEF

2001 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

181,184 mi
Last recorded181,184 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 DEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 181,184 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 175,533 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 175,533 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 163,800 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 155,539 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 148,813 miles

General corrosion on under-body.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 142,909 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 142,909 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed offside and nearside belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

small tear on nearside outer front tyre wall

Pass 4 Oct 2019 135,940 miles

Nearside Rear indicator deteriorated

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Nearside Rear wheel slight play

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

Seat belt slightly damaged both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 135,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box chassis section near shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis / crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear indicator deteriorated

Nearside Rear wheel slight play

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Seat belt slightly damaged both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

rear exhaust bracket corroded and weak

Pass 7 Sep 2018 128,931 miles

slight engine oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2018 128,929 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

rear brake pads look low

slight engine oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2017 123,900 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside headlamp aim on lower limit

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 123,882 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside headlamp aim on lower limit

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 118,028 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 118,028 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter area (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 111,535 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

knock from steering

Pass 21 Jul 2015 111,535 miles

knock from steering

Pass 17 Jun 2014 105,379 miles

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

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

offside front chassis body bracket corroded

some cracking to nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Jun 2014 105,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

offside front chassis body bracket corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2013 100,956 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front anti-roll bar not fitted

front to rear brake pipe corroded

nearside door mirror loose

oil on steering box

Fail 19 Apr 2013 100,956 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front anti-roll bar not fitted

front to rear brake pipe corroded

nearside door mirror loose

oil on steering box

Pass 20 Apr 2012 90,229 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 90,222 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 78,623 miles

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

OIL LEAK ENGINE COMPARTMENT

Pass 21 Apr 2010 74,266 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight seepage of oil from around rear differential and gearbox

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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G7 DEF is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G7 DEF, 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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G7 DEF is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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