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H7 HRR

2001 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

190,787 mi
Last recorded190,787 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 HRR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 190,787 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 188,513 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 183,007 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 180,840 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 173,855 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight flat spot in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat? ()

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

Upper stop lamp ? inoperative

steering damper, offside bush worn.

Fail 1 Jul 2019 173,845 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.93 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Both Rear chassis legs rusted through within 30cm of towbar mounting. Offside has been repaired with fibreglass

Chassis has extensive surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 173,645 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 164,790 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 164,787 miles

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

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

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release receiver does not lock (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release receiver not locking (5.2.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 156,728 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 156,728 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear mud flap missing

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Spare tyre defective ()

coolant level low

engine oil pressure warning light not woking

Pass 19 Feb 2016 149,809 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 149,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 137,063 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

complete tow bar removed

rear chassis crossmember corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2015 137,063 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 123,313 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 123,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 120,398 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 117,416 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

clutch releace bearing noisey

no oil on dip stick at time of test

Fail 4 Oct 2011 117,395 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

clutch releace bearing noisey

fuel cap sealing ring not cheaked no key

no oil on dip stick at time of test

Pass 7 Oct 2010 103,265 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 88,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

spair wheel lose ?

Fail 2 Oct 2009 88,663 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

spair wheel lose ?

Pass 26 Sep 2008 75,845 miles

os door mirror broken---nsr top shocker bushes worn---both front tyres worn below 1.6mm on inside edge---both rear tyres worn to 2mm/badly perished

Fail 26 Sep 2008 75,845 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

os door mirror broken---nsr top shocker bushes worn---both front tyres worn below 1.6mm on inside edge---both rear tyres worn to 2mm/badly perished

Pass 19 Jun 2007 62,716 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 57,420 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 45,562 miles

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

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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H7 HRR is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 H7 HRR, 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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H7 HRR is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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