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4668 WW

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,727 mi
Last recorded131,727 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4668 WW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 131,727 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 131,727 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working All four (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 125,382 miles

Nearside Front slight leak from ball swivel housing

Pass 14 Jan 2019 122,683 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Jan 2019 122,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Nov 2018 122,586 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 119,669 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 119,668 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 117,578 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 117,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 111,998 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 111,998 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 108,480 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 105,159 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 105,032 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 97,410 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak on transfer box

rear axle oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2010 97,410 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak on transfer box

rear axle oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2009 82,143 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 78,755 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 69,382 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 54,757 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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4668 WW is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 4668 WW, 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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4668 WW is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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