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650 T

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,249 mi
Last recorded55,249 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration650 T
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 55,249 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2025 55,249 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Inop (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 46,228 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 46,222 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 39,256 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 38,672 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 38,311 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 37,213 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 37,213 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 36,642 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 36,642 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2017 35,302 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

nearside rear tyre outer wall deteriorated

offside/nearside front tyre outer wall deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2016 33,808 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 33,808 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 31,623 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 31,623 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 30,656 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 29,644 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear foot step slightly detoriated

offside rear tyre has small cracks on outer wall

Pass 20 Feb 2012 28,751 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 28,751 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 28,182 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 28,179 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 27,638 miles

Parking brake close to end of reserve travel

Fail 2 Nov 2009 27,638 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake close to end of reserve travel

Pass 22 Oct 2008 26,252 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 26,027 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 22,427 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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650 T is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 650 T, 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 650 T registered?

650 T is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is 650 T safe to buy?

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