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H12 WGL

2001 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

157,789 mi
Last recorded157,789 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 WGL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 157,789 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 157,789 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Lower Body component insecure rail (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 146,333 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 146,332 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 132,605 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 132,605 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 119,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 112,421 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 112,420 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Towbar has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Prop shaft likely to become detached joint worn (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2018 109,191 miles

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front inner hub seal minor leak

Fail 12 Jun 2018 109,185 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected x member (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front inner hub seal minor leak

Pass 13 Jun 2017 104,217 miles

Offside Front inner hub seal minor leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 99,305 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 99,301 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 92,373 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 86,997 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

adv osr tyre side wall deterating

adv rear door step loose [insecure]

Fail 23 Jun 2014 86,968 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

adv osr tyre side wall deterating

adv rear door step loose [insecure]

Pass 5 Jun 2013 83,269 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 83,261 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 77,231 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 77,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 76,942 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 75,186 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 73,596 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 73,596 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 73,425 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 70,418 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 67,507 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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H12 WGL is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 H12 WGL, 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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What year was H12 WGL registered?

H12 WGL is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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