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B2 ATY

2003 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

62,765 mi
Last recorded62,765 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 ATY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 62,765 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 62,765 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 61,998 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 60,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 60,098 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 59,995 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking box area (2.1.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Nov 2021 56,674 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 54,612 miles

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 51,660 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 49,364 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 49,364 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 45,901 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 43,296 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 41,691 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 40,545 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 37,743 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 37,640 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 35,829 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 32,471 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 26,725 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 23,355 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 19,605 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 13,905 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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B2 ATY is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 B2 ATY, 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 B2 ATY registered?

B2 ATY is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is B2 ATY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B2 ATY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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