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1 XLC

2003 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

47,495 mi
Last recorded47,495 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 XLC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 47,495 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front sphere leaking oil

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

Fail 8 May 2026 47,495 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front sphere leaking oil

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2023 47,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 47,049 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 46,085 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 46,082 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff input seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 41,920 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 38,959 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 38,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 38,034 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 37,690 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 37,537 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 36,639 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 36,353 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 32,560 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 31,571 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 31,570 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 29,779 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 28,438 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 24,873 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 21,922 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 May 2009 21,922 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 May 2008 20,106 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 17,198 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 13,084 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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1 XLC is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 1 XLC, 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 1 XLC registered?

1 XLC is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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