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J24 MPU

2001 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,898 mi
Last recorded112,898 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ24 MPU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 112,898 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger previously repair and painted black (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front swivel has slight weap

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive previously repair and painted black (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger previously repair and painted black (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive previously repair and painted black (7.1.1 (a) (i))

chassis corroded and painted black

Fail 11 Mar 2025 112,847 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to excessive corrosion (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt On axel (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlamps have no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mount on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis at suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Passenger's seat insecure Due to corrosion (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Passenger's seat insecure Due to corrosion (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective Not connected (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp switch faulty

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear on chassis (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Middle outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 111,796 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 106,903 miles

Underbody covered in underseal, unable to inspect fully

Underbody has surface corrosion in all prescribed areas

Pass 10 Aug 2022 106,165 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 105,593 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

fog lamp switch requires attention

Pass 8 Jun 2021 104,789 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged ALL (5.2.3 (j))

underside has been undersealed/protected

Pass 27 Jan 2020 103,463 miles

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2019 101,026 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 99,627 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 95,675 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 91,749 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 88,189 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 41,946 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 41,946 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 79,648 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 79,638 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 74,077 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 67,109 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 67,109 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 63,892 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 61,166 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 55,679 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 48,943 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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J24 MPU is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J24 MPU, 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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J24 MPU is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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