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X161 VEC

2001 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,542 mi
Last recorded59,542 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX161 VEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 59,542 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2025 58,134 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 58,134 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2024 57,796 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 57,169 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 56,786 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 56,786 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 55,477 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all road tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 55,477 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all road tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 54,117 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Bumper / end chassis plate starting to corrode recommend plate before next mot

Pass 14 May 2019 52,708 miles

Pipe after first exhaust box starting to corrode

Rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 8 May 2018 51,282 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 49,501 miles

Rear fog light switch incomplete. Recommend replacement.

Fail 2 May 2017 49,501 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog light switch incomplete. Recommend replacement.

Pass 29 Apr 2016 48,133 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

all exhaust heavily corroded (not blowing)

Pass 8 May 2015 47,649 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 46,866 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 46,372 miles

rear chassis crossmember corroded

Fail 7 May 2013 46,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre cracking in tread

rear chassis crossmember corroded

Pass 26 May 2012 45,389 miles

rear crossmember some corrosion

rear passenger step loose

Pass 10 May 2011 44,362 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 43,135 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 41,073 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 39,686 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 37,874 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 37,860 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2006 34,684 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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X161 VEC is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X161 VEC, 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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What year was X161 VEC registered?

X161 VEC is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 February 2001.

Is X161 VEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X161 VEC shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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