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999 UKP

2003 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

235,548 mi
Last recorded235,548 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration999 UKP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 235,548 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 235,022 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 160,234 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 151,098 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 151,098 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 141,447 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil Residue around Engine/Gearbox

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Joint On Rear Prop (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Steering Damper Bush Has Minor Play

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor Chip Zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 136,919 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil residue engine/transmission area's

Pass 31 Jul 2017 128,769 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 117,627 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 112,512 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 112,307 miles

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)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 103,224 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 103,224 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 94,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 94,202 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 60,110 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 57,308 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 51,601 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 47,823 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 47,823 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 43,330 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2006 42,115 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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999 UKP is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 999 UKP, 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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999 UKP is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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