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H3 THP

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

171,721 mi
Last recorded171,721 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 THP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 171,721 miles

Front brake discs corroded/worn

Offside Front half shaftseal leaking

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 171,721 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x2 holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front brake discs corroded/worn

Offside Front half shaftseal leaking

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 166,893 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 166,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength chassis inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 163,828 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 163,828 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 155,107 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 155,106 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment not working (1.1.15 (f))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced holed and corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 146,901 miles

Offside Front chassis rail corroded

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

Slight blow from centre exhaust joint

Fail 10 Jan 2022 146,901 miles

Offside Front chassis rail corroded

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Slight blow from centre exhaust joint

Pass 12 Jan 2021 140,302 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 134,125 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired rusty (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 128,909 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear corrosion throughout chassis

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2018 123,926 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 118,095 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 118,015 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both rear (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 111,580 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 102,387 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 91,706 miles

Oil leak

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 9 Nov 2012 81,723 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 81,723 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 79,626 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 76,445 miles

n/s/r + o/s/r tyre sidewalls has surface cracks

Pass 4 Jun 2009 70,428 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 62,389 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 52,241 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 37,516 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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H3 THP 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 H3 THP, 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 H3 THP registered?

H3 THP is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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