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A10 OMS

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

247,401 mi
Last recorded247,401 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 OMS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 247,401 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 237,620 miles

Nearside headlamp cracked

corrosion on rear cross member

Pass 30 Nov 2022 236,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion on n/s/r & o/s/r out riggers

Fail 30 Nov 2022 236,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion on n/s/r & o/s/r out riggers

Pass 7 Dec 2021 235,778 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 235,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 229,983 miles

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 229,981 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Fuel tank leaking /pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 222,539 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 222,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

crane mounting points loose rear and n/s/f

Pass 13 Nov 2018 211,265 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 203,061 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

crane mounting worn

crane rear mounting bolts loose/ insecure

Fail 11 Nov 2017 203,061 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

crane mounting worn

crane rear mounting bolts loose/ insecure

Pass 4 Nov 2016 191,387 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 179,552 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 169,034 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2013 158,523 miles

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

front wipers not parking

Pass 27 Dec 2012 147,664 miles

Front Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 24 Dec 2012 147,663 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 134,372 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 121,408 miles

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

both front swivels leaking

Fail 10 Dec 2010 121,406 miles

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

both front swivels leaking

Pass 5 Dec 2009 109,904 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front swivel seals weeping

Pass 18 Dec 2008 99,443 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 92,223 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 92,221 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear prop sharft loose where it bolts to handbrake drum

Pass 29 Nov 2006 77,997 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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A10 OMS is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 A10 OMS, 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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A10 OMS is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 January 2003.

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