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H15 TNM

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

90,430 mi
Last recorded90,430 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 TNM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 90,430 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 87,386 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 85,400 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 84,789 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 83,743 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 82,909 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 82,024 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 80,310 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper shock absorber bush worn and has slight play

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front swivel joint seals leaking

minor engine oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2018 80,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing split pin missing from castle nut securing the track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front swivel joint seal leaking

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front swivel joint seal leaking

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 79,811 miles

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

Offside Front builkhead outrigger slightly corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2017 79,811 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front builkhead outrigger slightly corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 77,992 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc pitted

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 77,991 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc pitted

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 74,231 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 74,228 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 70,554 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 70,554 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 66,232 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 66,232 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2012 61,831 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 61,830 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 57,408 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 53,968 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 49,804 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 46,323 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 45,806 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 43,756 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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H15 TNM is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 H15 TNM, 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 H15 TNM registered?

H15 TNM is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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