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400 ROB

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,071 mi
Last recorded99,071 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration400 ROB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 99,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 98,317 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 98,297 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 97,048 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 94,273 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 94,273 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users FUEL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 92,690 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 92,690 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 91,542 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 89,611 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 88,224 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 86,755 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 83,578 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 81,833 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 80,523 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 78,354 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 78,327 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

rear prop u/j worn

Pass 9 Aug 2011 74,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 74,679 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 71,298 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 65,496 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 56,021 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 54,303 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 32,140 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 21,698 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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400 ROB is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 400 ROB, 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 400 ROB registered?

400 ROB is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is 400 ROB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 400 ROB shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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