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HLZ 8740

2001 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

152,873 mi
Last recorded152,873 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLZ 8740
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 152,873 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

front & rear tyre sizes differ

Fail 12 Jan 2022 152,873 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

front & rear tyre sizes differ

Pass 9 Apr 2019 143,211 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

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

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

front & rear tyre sizes differ

steering damper bush slightly worn

Fail 5 Apr 2019 143,211 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury front grill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

front & rear tyre sizes differ

steering damper bush slightly worn

Pass 22 Aug 2017 136,622 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside seatbelt stalk cover missing

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

steering damper bush slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Aug 2017 136,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded main to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside seatbelt stalk cover missing

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

steering damper bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2016 131,590 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly worn

Nearside seat belt catch cover broken

Nearside wiper split

steering damper bush slightly worn

Fail 3 Aug 2016 131,590 miles

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

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage reversing lamp (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly worn

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

Nearside seat belt catch cover broken

Nearside wiper split

steering damper bush slightly worn

Pass 19 Dec 2014 123,505 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

steering damper bush deterioated but not resulting in excessive play

Fail 18 Dec 2014 123,505 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

steering damper bush deterioated but not resulting in excessive play

Pass 11 Dec 2013 118,406 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 113,971 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 113,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 110,307 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 110,307 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 105,639 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 105,639 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 99,437 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 99,437 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 99,429 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 90,069 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 79,562 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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HLZ 8740 is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 8740, 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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HLZ 8740 is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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