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H11 RHM

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

100,944 mi
Last recorded100,944 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH11 RHM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 100,944 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 99,146 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 97,215 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 94,153 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 93,069 miles

Rear Braking efficiency is low

power steering leak from pipes running across the front of the engine

Pass 23 Oct 2020 91,850 miles

Power steering leak evident from pump and running down pipes

Pass 17 Oct 2019 89,966 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 89,966 miles

Headlamp aim too high N/S (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure O/S (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT TORN, SEP N/S (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 88,042 miles

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking grease

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 88,042 miles

Nearside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking grease

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

slight fluid leak from power steering pump area

Pass 24 Oct 2017 86,268 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad shim not fitted correctly

Pass 25 Oct 2016 84,333 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 80,697 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 77,368 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 73,738 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 70,861 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 68,352 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 53,345 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 40,094 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 30,884 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 23,953 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 173,833 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 RHM is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RHM, 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

How do I check the history of H11 RHM?

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What year was H11 RHM registered?

H11 RHM is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 March 2001.

Is H11 RHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H11 RHM shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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