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11 DOB

2003 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

84,646 mi
Last recorded84,646 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration11 DOB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 84,646 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 79,010 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 72,788 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 67,722 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 67,722 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 56,107 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 51,155 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 45,120 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 392,944 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 32,806 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 26,858 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 20,350 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 17,393 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 16,059 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 140,716 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 12,469 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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11 DOB is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 11 DOB, 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 11 DOB registered?

11 DOB is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is 11 DOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 11 DOB shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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