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4272 D

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,251 mi
Last recorded111,251 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4272 D
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 111,251 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 107,942 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 101,692 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 93,260 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 83,802 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2021 78,342 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 78,331 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

o/s/f hub seal leaking *STRONG ADVISE*

Pass 23 Mar 2020 78,050 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated (centre/rear joint)

slight seepage from o/s/f hub seal

Pass 1 Apr 2019 77,492 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axel swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust centre to rear joint rusty

Pass 11 Apr 2018 76,627 miles

Centre to rear exhaust joint in poor condition

Corrosion to rear chassis/valance by body mount not effecting strength of body to chassis mounting

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

Offside Front Hub seal leaking, not contaminating brakes

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

Removable steering aid fitted to steering wheel

Fail 28 Mar 2018 76,613 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis/valance (6.6.6)

Centre to rear exhaust joint in poor condition

Corrosion to rear chassis/valance by body mount not effecting strength of body to chassis mounting

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

Offside Front Hub seal leaking, not contaminating brakes

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

Removable steering aid fitted to steering wheel

Pass 4 Apr 2017 75,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front axel swivel seal leaking and joint rusty

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 74,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

chassis rear cross member rusty

front axel off side swivel ball rusty and has slight leak from seal

Pass 31 Mar 2015 72,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 70,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 70,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 68,760 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 66,874 miles

STRONGLY ADVISE-steering box output shaft seal looks wet?

nearside front headlamp bezel is badly corroded

offside front swivel seal is weeping

stone-chips in front windscreen

Fail 27 Mar 2012 66,874 miles

Offside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

STRONGLY ADVISE-steering box output shaft seal looks wet?

nearside front headlamp bezel is badly corroded

offside front swivel seal is weeping

stone-chips in front windscreen

Fail 29 Mar 2011 63,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

area around steering box output shaft seal looks damp?

exhaust smoke output is erratic but passable

front tires are wearing on inner edges

nearside front headlamp bezel has corroded

offside front and nearside rear outer sidewalls are showing slight cracking

offside rear of engine at top looks wet?

rear brake pads look low

steering damper bushes are worn

stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 29 Mar 2011 63,399 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

area around steering box output shaft seal looks damp?

exhaust smoke output is erratic but passable

front tires are wearing on inner edges

nearside front headlamp bezel has corroded

offside front and nearside rear outer sidewalls are showing slight cracking

offside rear of engine at top looks wet?

rear brake pads look low

steering damper bushes are worn

stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 6 Apr 2010 58,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear and o/s front tyres starting to perish on side wall

oil leak from oil filter area

Fail 6 Apr 2010 58,428 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear and o/s front tyres starting to perish on side wall

oil leak from oil filter area

Pass 7 Apr 2009 48,220 miles

area around fuel regulator damp but cannot see a leak

front radius arm bushes are starting to go soft

offside center row and nearside center row and nearside front seat belt webbings are marked

offside front swivel seal weeping

rear tie bar bushes are starting to delaminate

steering box output shaft seal area damp, no live leak detected

stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 27 Mar 2008 38,912 miles

area around fuel regulator is damp

area around steering box is wet with oil but cannot pinpoint a leak

childs seat fitted to nearside center row seat belt, cannot fully inspect belt

offside center row seat belt webbing and nearside front seat belt webbings are marked

offside front and nearside rear tire outer sidewalls are cracking, nearside rear outer sidewall badly scuffed

rear shock absorber lower bushes are worn

steering damper bushes are worn

Pass 26 Mar 2007 32,052 miles

service brake efficiency low but passable [new pads]

Fail 23 Mar 2007 32,052 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

brake pedal feels as if abs system is cutting in way to soon??

service brake efficiency is very low but passable [new pads]??

Pass 16 May 2006 28,494 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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4272 D is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 4272 D, 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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4272 D is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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