MOT Status
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68,603 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Y frame to axel (2.4.G.2)
Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt both outer belts slight damage from door catch (5.2.2a)
Front both headlamps smokey lenses
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both - "smoky" inside (1.7.5a)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides - top and bottom (top worst) (2.7.4)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.6.6)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both - "smoky" inside (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides - top and bottom (top worst) (2.7.4)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.6.6)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (smoky appearance inside) (1.7.5a)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both - nearside worst (2.7.4)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (smoky appearance inside) (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both - nearside worst (2.7.4)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
vehicle undersealed
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
play in offside (steering box side) steering damper bush
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
play in offside (steering box side) steering damper bush
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
steering damper rubber bush deteriated but not resulting in excessive movement.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
rear number plate starting to perish
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A18 DBF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 A18 DBF, 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 A18 DBF registered?
A18 DBF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 September 2003.
Is A18 DBF safe to buy?
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