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390 UXP

2003 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

260,811 mi
Last recorded260,811 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration390 UXP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 260,811 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 251,435 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 251,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 237,893 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 210,885 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear park brake just meeting efficientcys

slight oil leak from nearside front hub

Fail 24 Apr 2014 210,849 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear park brake just meeting efficientcys

slight oil leak from nearside front hub

Pass 23 Apr 2013 195,126 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 169,438 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 163,443 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2010 154,194 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 154,194 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 144,372 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 144,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 129,054 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 128,999 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 117,628 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 86,160 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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390 UXP is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 390 UXP, 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 390 UXP registered?

390 UXP is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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