MOT Status
ValidMileage
60,514 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
slight chassis corrosion
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
some chassis corrosion
slight chassis corrosion
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))
slight rear axle pinion oil leak
some chassis corrosion
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
os/ns side running boards corroded
slight chassis corrosion
slight wind screen dammage
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
os/ns side running boards corroded
slight chassis corrosion
slight wind screen dammage
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
rear axle oil leak[seal]
some chassis corrosion
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear axle oil leak[seal]
some chassis corrosion
all tyres very slightly perished
front brake discs slightly rusty
o/s front tyre worn slightly inner edge
slight leak both front hubs
all tyres slightly perished
exhaust rusty at the rear joint
slight leak from both front hubs
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
botn n/s tyres slightly perished
exhaust rusty at the rear joint
slight leak from both front hubs
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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40 HM 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 84%.
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 40 HM, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of 40 HM?
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What year was 40 HM registered?
40 HM is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 May 2003.
Is 40 HM safe to buy?
The MOT history for 40 HM shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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