MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,733 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded All metal brake pipes light corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
Rear prop. shaft UJ slight wear
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
both front brake discs scored
Both headlight pattons are poor
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Both headlight pattons are poor
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front steering damper o/s bush worn
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front steering damper o/s bush worn
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Nail in offside rear tyre
Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
bonnet catch sticky
lock nut on rear prop shaft missing.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
bonnet catch sticky
lock nut on rear prop shaft missing.
steering damper bush worn
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
steering damper bush slightly won
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
play in steering damper
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AO03 XZV is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 AO03 XZV, 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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AO03 XZV is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2003.
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