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HLZ 9161

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

114,273 mi
Last recorded114,273 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLZ 9161
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 114,273 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 113,701 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2023 112,595 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 112,121 miles

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

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

o/s flasher flashing fast

Fail 7 Dec 2022 112,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower attachment not done up not likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drag link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Front hub seal weeping

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 11,156 miles

Offside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 109,914 miles

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

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

Offside Front floor corroded

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

Pass 28 May 2019 108,496 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 108,439 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 107,027 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight noise

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

Fail 1 May 2018 106,892 miles

Central Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear diff upper (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake application uneven offside slow (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight noise

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

Pass 4 May 2017 105,381 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight noise

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

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

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

play in rear prop u/j

rear fog light damaged

Fail 4 May 2017 105,381 miles

rear fog light damaged

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight noise

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

play in rear prop u/j

Pass 5 May 2016 102,566 miles

ns headlight pattern

osf wheel bearing

steering box shows signs of leaking

Fail 3 May 2016 102,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush axle stabilizer (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ns headlight pattern

osf wheel bearing

steering box shows signs of leaking

Pass 19 Mar 2015 100,931 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 100,926 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 96,021 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 96,020 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 84,271 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 84,271 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 70,251 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres close to limits and uneven wear

slight corrosion to trans axel metal brake and front to rear

slight play in front prop shaft

slight play in off side outter cv joint

Fail 17 Jun 2011 70,198 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres close to limits and uneven wear

slight corrosion to trans axel metal brake and front to rear

slight play in front prop shaft

slight play in off side outter cv joint

Pass 28 May 2010 60,268 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

rear axle a frame arm has slight play in nearside bush

Pass 3 Jun 2009 52,269 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 46,466 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 43,598 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 40,589 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 9161 is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc 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 HLZ 9161, 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 9161 is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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