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68 NUN

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

110,059 mi
Last recorded110,059 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration68 NUN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 110,059 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 106,521 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 103,753 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 56,256 miles

slight play in both rear shock absorber upper mounting bushes

Pass 27 Jan 2012 50,482 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 42,352 miles

slight play in both rear shock absorber top mounting bushes

Fail 19 Feb 2010 38,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Steering lock stop damaged (2.2.D.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 38,128 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 33,725 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 28,159 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 22,661 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 18,375 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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68 NUN is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 68 NUN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 68 NUN registered?

68 NUN is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is 68 NUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 68 NUN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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