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2003 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

66,618 mi
Last recorded66,618 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration10 POP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 66,618 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 66,618 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear rigid brake pipes to rear flexi hoses corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2023 66,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and odd road wheel (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear no reverse light working when reverse gear selected

Fail 1 Feb 2023 66,516 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and odd road wheel (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear no reverse light working when reverse gear selected

Pass 17 Jan 2022 65,228 miles

no reverse light working when reverse gear selected

Fail 17 Jan 2022 65,228 miles

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

no reverse light working when reverse gear selected

Pass 20 Jan 2021 63,384 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 63,384 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 62,707 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 60,265 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 57,884 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 54,662 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 54,660 miles

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 50,144 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 45,098 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 42,890 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 39,164 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 39,155 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 34,037 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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10 POP is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 10 POP, 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.

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What year was 10 POP registered?

10 POP is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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