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HLZ 1321

2001 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

129,707 mi
Last recorded129,707 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLZ 1321
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 129,707 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 127,189 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2024 127,186 miles

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated excessive corrosion floor pan (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2023 123,105 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

slight oil leak at rear of engine

Fail 13 Oct 2023 123,105 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

slight oil leak at rear of engine

Pass 14 Oct 2022 120,823 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 119,504 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 119,500 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 116,399 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 116,399 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2020 116,388 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play arm on steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 116,324 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced with in 30cm of tow bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced with in 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 115,226 miles

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

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

advise coolant leak round about radiator area

Fail 18 Apr 2018 115,226 miles

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

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

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

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

advise coolant leak round about radiator area

Pass 22 May 2017 114,369 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 19 May 2017 114,369 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 111,152 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 713,002 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 71,300 miles

Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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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HLZ 1321 is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 HLZ 1321, 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 HLZ 1321 registered?

HLZ 1321 is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 January 2001.

Is HLZ 1321 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HLZ 1321 shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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