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Y995 TNS

2001 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

149,029 mi
Last recorded149,029 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY995 TNS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 149,029 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 146,293 miles

Central Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead to tunnel both sides corroded , offside is holed . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Service brake pedal is spongy and has considerable travel , brake servo operation is sluggish when stationary

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure underbonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front wiper blades do not give full travel / sweep

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle hub seal is leaking oil near to brake disc and onto inner of tyre (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside steering damper eyelet bush has play

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

Rear Towbar removed

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded in places , undersealed in places too not allowing full inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play both in engine bay area (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 143,162 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front wiper blades do not give full travel / sweep

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small hole and leaking grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting area on chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front hub seal is leaking oil near to brake disc and down inner sidewall of tyre

Offside Front steering damper eyelet bush has play

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Service brake pedal is spongy and has considerable travel , brake servo operation is sluggish when stationary

Transmission tunnel to bulkhead both sides badly corroded and offside holed

Fail 4 Feb 2019 143,137 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corroded and holed by anti rollbar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front wiper blades do not give full travel / sweep

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small hole and leaking grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting area on chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front hub seal is leaking oil near to brake disc and down inner sidewall of tyre

Offside Front steering damper eyelet bush has play

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Service brake pedal is spongy and has considerable travel , brake servo operation is sluggish when stationary

Transmission tunnel to bulkhead both sides badly corroded and offside holed

Pass 2 Jan 2018 140,525 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% recorded , maximum allowance is 30% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front hub seal leaking oil close to brake disc

Fail 6 Sep 2017 140,481 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% recorded , limit is 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg holed by towing eye (2.4.A.3)

Front both front shock absorber towers corroded by mountings

Nearside Front Anderson jack lead close to coil spring

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

Offside Front hub seal leaking oil close to disc

Pass 1 Aug 2016 137,731 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Anderson jack plug lead close to suspension

Nearside Front seat belt clasp cover missing

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis by towing eye (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front hub seal leaking oil close to brake disc

wiper linkage/spindles worn , washer jet deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2015 133,467 miles

Both front hubs damp with oil

Both front wipers travelling over a slightly reduced area

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 129,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 120,672 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Jul 2013 120,672 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 109,131 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 109,131 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 96,180 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 96,070 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 85,260 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2009 80,370 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

evidence of fuel leak at rear filter area

heavy coolant leak at engine(requires attention)

oil leak at rear diff

Pass 31 Aug 2009 80,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

evidence of fuel leak at rear filter area

heavy coolant leak at engine(requires attention)

oil leak at rear diff

Pass 24 Jul 2008 73,399 miles

oil leak at rear diff

Fail 23 Jul 2008 73,399 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak at rear diff

rear prop shaft bolts on drum loose

Pass 20 Aug 2007 66,051 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 66,050 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

brake drum insecure (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2006 59,677 miles

Oil leak

handbrake travel

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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Y995 TNS is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 Y995 TNS, 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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Y995 TNS is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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