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B15 DEP

2003 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,219 mi
Last recorded81,219 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 DEP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 81,219 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 81,173 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 81,084 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 81,006 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 80,866 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 80,687 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 80,554 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 80,493 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 80,341 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 79,176 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 79,176 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2010 137,645 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 May 2010 137,645 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2009 126,663 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 110,910 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 110,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2007 84,125 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 May 2006 63,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Pass 23 May 2006 63,543 miles

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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B15 DEP is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 B15 DEP, 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 B15 DEP registered?

B15 DEP is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is B15 DEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B15 DEP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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