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H9 OTE

2001 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

160,339 mi
Last recorded160,339 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH9 OTE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 160,339 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis getting thin in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 160,336 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis getting thin in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 154,638 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 154,634 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 146,972 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 146,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Out-rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Out-rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 140,006 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 135,139 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 129,509 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 129,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Front no grease nipple fitted to propshaft U/J

Pass 24 Apr 2019 109,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 109,906 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 97,907 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 97,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis (mudflap area) (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Front Propshaft rear u/j has play

Pass 12 May 2017 92,403 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 May 2017 92,393 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 87,071 miles

steering damper bush worn

Fail 3 May 2016 87,070 miles

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

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

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

steering damper bush worn

Fail 5 May 2015 81,638 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 81,638 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 75,315 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 73,014 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 73,014 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2012 71,800 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 68,789 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 68,789 miles

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

oil leaks

Pass 13 Apr 2010 63,197 miles

front number plate water marked

Pass 29 Apr 2009 58,036 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 58,036 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 52,073 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Pass 25 Apr 2007 46,333 miles

front brake pads getting low

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2006 40,822 miles

nearside windscreen washer jet needs adjusting

Pass 29 Apr 2005 34,671 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2005 34,670 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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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H9 OTE is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 H9 OTE, 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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H9 OTE is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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