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GHA 44R

2001 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

100,465 mi
Last recorded100,465 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHA 44R
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 100,465 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 95,756 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 90,643 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 89,833 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 88,240 miles

Rear bumper corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2019 88,198 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear bumper corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2018 85,691 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arms links (2.2.C.1c)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

rear chassis/crossmember corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2018 85,691 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arms links (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

rear chassis/crossmember corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2017 82,447 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 80,847 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 80,071 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 72,203 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 59,054 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 65,907 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 65,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 54,324 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 52,617 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 46,826 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 41,062 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 34,443 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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GHA 44R is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GHA 44R, 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 GHA 44R registered?

GHA 44R is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 May 2001.

Is GHA 44R safe to buy?

The MOT history for GHA 44R shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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