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3630 BT

2003 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

109,722 mi
Last recorded109,722 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3630 BT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 109,722 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 104,902 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 100,385 miles

Front Both axle seals are leaking (scraper seals).

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 96,788 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 88,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of main (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Apr 2018 88,448 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play pitman arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of main (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 78,831 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 78,760 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 72,776 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 69,207 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 66,243 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 62,538 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 57,052 miles

n/side front & rear steering track rod end ball joint's have free play.

Fail 16 Jan 2012 57,052 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

n/side front & rear steering track rod end ball joint's have free play.

Pass 6 Jan 2011 51,331 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 45,151 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 40,493 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 36,162 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 32,635 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 32,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Fail 20 Feb 2006 26,727 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 26,727 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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3630 BT is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 3630 BT, 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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3630 BT is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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