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643 VMH

2003 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,283 mi
Last recorded137,283 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration643 VMH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 137,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 130,387 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 124,625 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outriggers, from rear bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 124,544 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outriggers, from rear bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 117,428 miles

Axle oil leaking slightly from offside front

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 112,960 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 112,949 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 106,656 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 100,892 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 100,881 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 93,596 miles

fuel tank damp smell of diesel

Fail 3 Sep 2018 93,586 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front hub leak

fuel tank damp smell of diesel

Pass 6 Sep 2017 84,849 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 79,229 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 70,939 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 64,905 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 59,426 miles

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 4 Sep 2012 53,359 miles

Center exhaust mount coroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel tank misting around vent hose no signs of exsesive fuel leak

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nsr & osr lower shock assorber bushes perrished

OSF, NSF, OSR & NSR Tyres starting to perish

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Very slight fuel weep from pressure regulator

Fail 2 Sep 2011 49,152 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 49,152 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 45,198 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 40,706 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 36,963 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 33,580 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 28,318 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 28,318 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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643 VMH is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 643 VMH, 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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643 VMH is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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