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49 MOX

2003 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,527 mi
Last recorded140,527 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration49 MOX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 140,527 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 135,956 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 135,956 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 115,112 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

advise all 4 tyres cracking

advise o/s/r + n/s/r brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2013 104,077 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 95,903 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 84,916 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 69,350 miles

advise n/s/r tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not to the cords.

Fail 12 Mar 2009 69,251 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise n/s/r tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not to the cords.

Pass 12 Feb 2008 57,316 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 47,840 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 38,871 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)

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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49 MOX is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 49 MOX, 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 49 MOX registered?

49 MOX is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is 49 MOX safe to buy?

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