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BAD 57K

2003 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

44,344 mi
Last recorded44,344 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAD 57K
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 44,344 miles

gearbox slight leak

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2025 43,985 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 43,314 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 43,280 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 43,280 miles

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 42,503 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 41,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2022 41,534 miles

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 40,620 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 39,635 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 39,150 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 38,425 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 37,165 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 36,422 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 35,168 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 33,297 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 32,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 31,055 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 30,069 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 28,103 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 28,103 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 24,513 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 20,578 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 16,402 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 14,806 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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BAD 57K is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 BAD 57K, 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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BAD 57K is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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