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ILZ 1462

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,698 mi
Last recorded91,698 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationILZ 1462
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 May 2025 91,698 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 91,452 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 91,054 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 88,844 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 85,532 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 83,042 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 79,347 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 78,357 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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ILZ 1462 is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ILZ 1462, 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

How do I check the history of ILZ 1462?

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What year was ILZ 1462 registered?

ILZ 1462 is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is ILZ 1462 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ILZ 1462 shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ILZ 1462 have outstanding finance?

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