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A11 NOA

2003 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

129,181 mi
Last recorded129,181 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 NOA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 129,181 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 129,175 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2022 128,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 127,997 miles

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

Nearside Wing mirror damaged

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

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

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 11 Dec 2020 127,997 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulkhead area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Nearside Wing mirror damaged

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

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

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 11 Sep 2019 127,496 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 125,917 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 125,912 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Lower bushes worn (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both sides rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 123,123 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 123,119 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Axle A frame (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 120,656 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear crossmember corroding.

Pass 27 Jan 2015 114,558 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside and Offside rear bump stops missing

Nearside front tyre perishing

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside bulkhead starting to corrode

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Surface corrosion on rear chassis legs

Pass 30 Jan 2014 109,651 miles

Both rear bump stop rubbers missing.

Chassis corroded.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 109,651 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear bump stop rubbers missing.

Chassis corroded.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 May 2013 109,645 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

All brake pipes slightly corroded-now coated with grease.

Both nearside tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges.

Both rear bump stop rubbers missing.

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering damper bushes worn.

Fail 13 Feb 2013 109,635 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Both nearside tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges.

Both rear bump stop rubbers missing.

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

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

Steering damper bushes worn.

Pass 3 Mar 2009 90,429 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 74,427 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 74,425 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 58,731 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 43,830 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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A11 NOA is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 A11 NOA, 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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A11 NOA is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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