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03MO6228

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,824 mi
Last recorded133,824 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration03MO6228
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 133,824 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 133,789 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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03MO6228 is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 86,068 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 03MO6228, 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 23 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 03MO6228 registered?

03MO6228 is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is 03MO6228 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 03MO6228 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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