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B16 GUG

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

130,709 mi
Last recorded130,709 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 GUG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 130,709 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 126,975 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 120,281 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 118,135 miles

headlamps come on with position lights

Pass 1 Sep 2021 112,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside mirror glass cracked.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to & from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 110,544 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 110,543 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 109,784 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 109,780 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 108,638 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

nsf brake back plate bracket broken

Pass 31 May 2017 107,318 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 105,335 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all brake pipes greased

coil spring corroded all springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 105,335 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure bolt missing from seatbelt buckle mounting (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure bolt missing from seatbelt buckle mounting plate (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all brake pipes greased

coil spring corroded all springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 May 2015 101,969 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 101,969 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 22 May 2014 96,250 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 69,610 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 58,229 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 58,227 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 55,405 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 51,208 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 51,194 miles

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

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

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

NEW REAR PADS JUST FITTED

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 45,165 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 36,436 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 27,747 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 27,747 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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B16 GUG is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GUG, 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 B16 GUG registered?

B16 GUG is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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