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A6 HDM

2003 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

157,040 mi
Last recorded157,040 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 HDM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 157,040 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 155,367 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 148,857 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 144,031 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 138,437 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 132,914 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 132,904 miles

Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear differential arm ball joint split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 132,283 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 131,189 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 127,198 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 124,707 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 124,674 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 123,758 miles

n/s/f o/s/f tyre walls cracked and perrished

n/s/r o/s/r tyre walls cracked and perrished

Pass 24 Jun 2013 116,083 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 109,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 109,795 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 102,954 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 96,914 miles

Fuel overflow system - Seepage

Pass 26 Mar 2009 92,014 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 86,306 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 85,710 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 78,739 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE GETTING LOW 1.5MM IS THE LIMIT

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

REAR BRAKE PADS ARE LOW AS WELL

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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A6 HDM is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 A6 HDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A6 HDM registered?

A6 HDM is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is A6 HDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 HDM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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