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172 HLU

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

44,348 mi
Last recorded44,348 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration172 HLU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 44,348 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover and NS of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rears (5.3.2 (c))

Valve stem slightly damaged both rears (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 43,839 miles

slight wear in steering damper bush

Pass 4 Dec 2023 43,509 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

slight wear in steering damper bush

Pass 2 Dec 2022 42,970 miles

slight wear in steering damper bush offside

Pass 3 Dec 2021 42,318 miles

slight wear in steering damper bush offside

Pass 2 Dec 2020 41,456 miles

some wear in os steering damper bush

Pass 20 Nov 2019 40,714 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 37,991 miles

Rear tyres perishing - uneven wear

Pass 17 Nov 2017 35,715 miles

all tyres starting to perish

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2016 32,741 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 30,228 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 27,986 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 27,986 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 24,159 miles

both front hub seals weeping

recommend checking rear brake pads in 3000 miles

Pass 7 Nov 2012 19,126 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight oil leak from front axle n/s swivel housing

Pass 4 Nov 2011 19,957 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 17,719 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2009 13,276 miles

osf tyre wearing inner shoulder

Pass 24 Oct 2008 10,299 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 6,522 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 3,922 miles

slight play in steering damper bush. (steering box end)

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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172 HLU is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 172 HLU, 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 172 HLU registered?

172 HLU is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 June 2003.

Is 172 HLU safe to buy?

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