MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,726 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Corrosion on nearside central tubular chassis outrigger. advise attention as body and seatbelt mountings are close.
Corrosion on rear metal brake pipes on rear axle casing - advise attention.
Slight insecurity in steering column top mounting.
Slight leakage of power steering fluid from base of steering box.
Some damage to offside of rear chassis crossmember.
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)
Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)
Corrosion on nearside central tubular chassis outrigger. advise attention as body and seatbelt mountings are close.
Corrosion on rear metal brake pipes on rear axle casing - advise attention.
Slight insecurity in steering column top mounting.
Slight leakage of power steering fluid from base of steering box.
Some damage to offside of rear chassis crossmember.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
corrosion on both rear metal brake pipes along axle
Corrosion in nearside centre body n mounting chassis outrigger Advise attention.
Corrosion on rear metal brake pipes (on rear axle casing).
Corrosion starting in offside of main bulhead below brake servo mounting.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Signs of fluid leakage from around steering box and power steering pump.
Some insecurity in driver's seat mounting.
Splitting on both wiper blade rubbers.
Stalk switch assembly on steering column is loose
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Corrosion in nearside centre body n mounting chassis outrigger Advise attention.
Corrosion on rear metal brake pipes (on rear axle casing).
Corrosion starting in offside of main bulhead below brake servo mounting.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Signs of fluid leakage from around steering box and power steering pump.
Slight exhaust leak from joint at front of centre silencer.
Some insecurity in driver's seat mounting.
Splitting on both wiper blade rubbers.
Stalk switch assembly on steering column is loose
Exhaust leak and corrosion in exhaust tailpipe.
Exhaust leak from front joint of centre silencer section of system.
Nearside door mirror glass is broken
Nearside rear chassis outrigger/body mounting point is corroded.
Some corrosion on nearside rear metal brake pipe.
Exhaust leak and corrosion in exhaust tailpipe.
Exhaust leak from front joint of centre silencer section of system.
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside door mirror glass is broken
Nearside rear chassis outrigger/body mounting point is corroded.
Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Some corrosion on nearside rear metal brake pipe.
Fuse box and rear number plate light need to be replaced. All lights working at time of test but these items are have been temporarily repaired and should be replaced to ensure reliablity.
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Both front flexible brake hoses starting to deteriorate.
Corrosion in nearside rear circular chassis outrigger/body mounting support.
Exhaust tail pipe is corroded.
Nearside rear brake is binding 10-15kg
Some insecurity in the switch stalk assembly on the steering column.
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
B903 XHT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 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 B903 XHT, 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 41 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of B903 XHT?
You can check the full history of B903 XHT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was B903 XHT registered?
B903 XHT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1985.
Is B903 XHT safe to buy?
The MOT history for B903 XHT shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does B903 XHT have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on B903 XHT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.