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242 DOW

2003 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

63,547 mi
Last recorded63,547 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration242 DOW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 63,547 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth on the edge (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front swivel hub leaking slightly

Offside Front swivel hub leaking slightly

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 63,547 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth on the edge (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front swivel hub leaking slightly

Offside Front swivel hub leaking slightly

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 63,471 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top of rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 63,322 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 62,168 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 62,080 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 61,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front hub swivel seals leaking

Offside Front hub swivel seals leaking

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 61,097 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 60,899 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 58,951 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 57,831 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 55,690 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 52,932 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 52,882 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 49,520 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 49,663 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 49,654 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 May 2010 44,108 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 44,105 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 16 May 2009 37,291 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 33,314 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 27,284 miles

advise brake fluid change two yearly

Pass 26 Apr 2006 19,326 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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242 DOW is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 242 DOW, 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 242 DOW registered?

242 DOW is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 May 2003.

Is 242 DOW safe to buy?

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