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48KM27

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,615 mi
Last recorded57,615 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2007
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration48KM27
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2007 57,615 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 57,615 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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48KM27 is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 48KM27, 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 48KM27 registered?

48KM27 is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is 48KM27 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 48KM27 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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