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9933 MC

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

57,890 mi
Last recorded57,890 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9933 MC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 57,890 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 57,702 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 56,910 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 56,908 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 56,809 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 56,795 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 56,616 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 56,508 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 56,100 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 55,780 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Rear Oil leak ()

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 55,547 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 55,424 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 55,424 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 546,469 miles

windscreen washer intermitently working and casing damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2012 535,246 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 51,650 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 46,370 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 46,370 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 41,416 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 34,870 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 29,098 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 290,980 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 22,173 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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9933 MC is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 9933 MC, 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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9933 MC is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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