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IAZ 3789

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

191,920 mi
Last recorded191,920 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIAZ 3789
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 191,920 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2026 191,918 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play pit man arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 189,443 miles

Nearside Front Swivel/Hub seal has a slight leak.

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box linkage ball joint has slight play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 186,695 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated above axle / A-Frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 182,220 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 179,322 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 178,911 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 176,608 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 173,983 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 170,597 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 167,703 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 163,973 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 160,061 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 155,733 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 145,562 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 133,599 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 133,599 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 121,612 miles

oil leak around engine and gearbox???

Pass 5 May 2010 109,357 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 109,357 miles

Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)

Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 97,382 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 83,226 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 71,925 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 62,177 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 61,399 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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IAZ 3789 is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 IAZ 3789, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was IAZ 3789 registered?

IAZ 3789 is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 July 2001.

Is IAZ 3789 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IAZ 3789 shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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