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B16 NDT

2003 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,474 mi
Last recorded130,474 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 NDT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 130,474 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2014 117,249 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2014 117,249 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2013 106,492 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 98,331 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2011 90,526 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 82,649 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 72,636 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 62,694 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 62,453 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

diff pinion oil seal leaking.

Pass 27 Sep 2007 52,396 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 52,396 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 41,147 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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B16 NDT is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 B16 NDT, 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 NDT registered?

B16 NDT is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for B16 NDT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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