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H6 GUO

2001 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

101,285 mi
Last recorded101,285 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH6 GUO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 101,285 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 101,285 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel leak from O/S of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 97,340 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2025 97,332 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

fitted with daytime running lights, offside dim

Pass 14 May 2024 96,803 miles

Fitted with daytime running lamps, offside dim

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 96,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 May 2023 96,437 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 95,936 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 95,933 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear A frame axle to diff ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear prop shaft UJ to diff (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 94,520 miles

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2021 94,520 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 93,376 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 92,668 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 92,638 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 92,307 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 92,307 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 May 2016 89,366 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 89,366 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 86,120 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 79,532 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 70,856 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 62,298 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 54,518 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 48,074 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 41,816 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 34,636 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 34,636 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 27,427 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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H6 GUO is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 H6 GUO, 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 H6 GUO registered?

H6 GUO is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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