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H11 OLR

2001 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

84,353 mi
Last recorded84,353 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH11 OLR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 84,353 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail at spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 83,516 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel hub weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 82,975 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 82,626 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 82,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 81,514 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 73,108 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 71,775 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 71,087 miles

Both track road end ball joint boots very perished.

Pass 11 Jan 2018 68,482 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 64,393 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 59,629 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 56,689 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 56,689 miles

Nearside Rear Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 52,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 490,697 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 42,190 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 30,405 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 23,846 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 22,064 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 20,193 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 17,676 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 15,488 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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H11 OLR is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 H11 OLR, 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 H11 OLR registered?

H11 OLR is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is H11 OLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H11 OLR shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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