MOT Status
ValidMileage
95,466 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue in colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive ball joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear rear seats and belts not tested due to dog cage fitted
Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from gearbox/engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue in colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Rear rear seats and belts not tested due to dog cage installed
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Inner Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
front discs corroded
front inner brake pipes corroded
rear discs corroded
front inner brake pipes corroding
rear discs corroded
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front inner brake pipes corroding
rear discs corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B16 FCF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 B16 FCF, 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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B16 FCF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 June 2003.
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