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4 HTH

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

66,207 mi
Last recorded66,207 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 HTH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 66,207 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 65,207 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 64,919 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 62,539 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 61,837 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 58,389 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 54,249 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 52,070 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 50,523 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 48,285 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 45,584 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 43,419 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 41,581 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 39,582 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 36,524 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 34,133 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 31,376 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 27,101 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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4 HTH is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 4 HTH, 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 4 HTH registered?

4 HTH is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is 4 HTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4 HTH shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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