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41 DK

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

152,237 mi
Last recorded152,237 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration41 DK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 152,237 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 145,061 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 145,061 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 141,049 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play bolts insecure (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 133,508 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 124,068 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED UNDER FRONT WHEEL ARCHES

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT AND REAR PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Pass 7 May 2019 112,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged off side rear ,near side front and rear (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded from middle to rear (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle,s underneath started rust including chassis floor and booth side steps brackets,engine oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2018 101,399 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 101,399 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 90,429 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 79,832 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 71,261 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 62,859 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 53,083 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 53,083 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 43,316 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 35,773 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 27,506 miles

require new number plate for rear as distance between light and plate

Pass 7 Nov 2008 24,681 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 12,933 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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41 DK is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 41 DK, 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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41 DK is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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