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960 MUY

2003 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,832 mi
Last recorded105,832 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration960 MUY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 105,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 102,879 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 99,134 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 97,100 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 97,099 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 95,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering pump (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 95,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front bumper corroded but not likely to cause injury if grazes against

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 95,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 93,313 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 90,759 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 90,759 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 87,682 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 83,636 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 83,205 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 82,329 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 80,731 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 80,731 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2012 78,360 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 78,360 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 77,171 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 77,148 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 18 Nov 2010 72,968 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 64,512 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 64,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 53,262 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2007 43,868 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 43,868 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 32,688 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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960 MUY is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 960 MUY, 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 960 MUY registered?

960 MUY is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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