MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,065 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
osf hub seal slight leak
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
o/s/f hub seal slight leak
o/s/f hub seal minor leak
surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front door trims insecure
o/s/f hub swivel joint slight oil leak
surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front door trims insecure
o/s/f hub swivel joint slight oil leak
surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
bonnet pull sticking
o/s/f hub swivel joint slight oil leak
Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Ball joint has slight play steering box (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front swivel joint has slight mist of oil
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Ball joint has slight play steering box (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front swivel joint has slight mist of oil
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
n/s/r light lens damaged
slight play steering damper bush
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
slight play steering damper bush
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
n/s/r light lens damaged
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Drag link end deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
centre passenger seat missing at time of test
slight oil leak from o/s/f hub
slight play in steering damper bush
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside obligatory indirect vision device missing (8.1.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Drag link end deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
centre passenger seat missing at time of test
slight oil leak from o/s/f hub
slight play in steering damper bush
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AM53 HNR is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 AM53 HNR, 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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AM53 HNR is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 September 2003.
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