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903X476

2001 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,643 mi
Last recorded138,643 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration903X476
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 138,643 miles

Both front hub seals leaking oil

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 136,898 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 136,680 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 136,680 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords CORDS EXPOSED IN 2 PLACES IN TREAD PATTERN. (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Jun 2014 134,653 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 134,653 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 132,008 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 131,973 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 28 Dec 2012 131,942 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 127,987 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 120,870 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 119,079 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 112,837 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 106,548 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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903X476 is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 94,644 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 903X476, 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 25 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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903X476 is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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