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40 HM

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

60,514 mi
Last recorded60,514 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration40 HM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 60,514 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight chassis corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2025 60,349 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 60,052 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 60,052 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 59,804 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 59,181 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 59,181 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 584,406 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 57,284 miles

slight chassis corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2019 55,761 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))

slight rear axle pinion oil leak

some chassis corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2018 51,322 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 51,322 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 47,005 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear axle oil leak[seal]

some chassis corrosion

Fail 29 Jun 2017 47,005 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 43,904 miles

all tyres very slightly perished

front brake discs slightly rusty

o/s front tyre worn slightly inner edge

slight leak both front hubs

Pass 29 Jun 2015 40,265 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 40,007 miles

all tyres slightly perished

exhaust rusty at the rear joint

slight leak from both front hubs

Pass 25 Jun 2013 39,620 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 38,673 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2011 38,384 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 35,527 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 33,840 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 32,146 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 30,416 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 26,878 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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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.

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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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