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B11 MDT

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

161,221 mi
Last recorded161,221 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 MDT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2025 161,221 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box area (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL X 4 TYRES PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 160,655 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL X 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 160,655 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL X 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 159,762 miles

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 159,482 miles

front brake discs corroded rusty

wipers not self parking

Pass 1 Oct 2021 159,403 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 159,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear side light (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear side light (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 158,503 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 158,500 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

o/s and n/s front hub seals has slight leak

wipers not self parking

Pass 23 Sep 2019 158,204 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 158,088 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 7 Sep 2018 157,679 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 157,679 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 156,928 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 156,926 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 155,695 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s rear brake disc corroded

slight play from steering wheel

Pass 19 Sep 2015 154,692 miles

o/s rear brake disc rusty

slight play in steering colunm

Fail 19 Sep 2015 154,692 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

o/s rear brake disc rusty

slight play in steering colunm

Pass 20 Sep 2014 153,886 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

front hub seals has slight leak

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 7 Oct 2013 152,465 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 149,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 142,629 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 142,629 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 40,389 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 40,389 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 36,914 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Dec 2008 36,911 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 33,501 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 33,488 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2006 27,848 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

spare tyre to legal limit.

Pass 28 Apr 2006 27,848 miles

spare tyre to legal limit.

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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B11 MDT is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 B11 MDT, 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 B11 MDT registered?

B11 MDT is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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