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BAT 6X

2003 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,064 mi
Last recorded92,064 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAT 6X
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 92,064 miles

Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak on engine

slight oil leak on rear diff

Fail 16 Sep 2025 92,064 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak on engine

slight oil leak on rear diff

Pass 10 Sep 2024 90,358 miles

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak on engine

Pass 20 Sep 2023 89,113 miles

Offside and nearside front hub seals leaking

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering box has signs of leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 89,113 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside and nearside front hub seals leaking

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering box has signs of leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 84,546 miles

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

diff leaking oil

signs of fluid leaking around steering box

Fail 2 Sep 2022 84,480 miles

Headlamp aim too high Offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers working but poor, possible clean out and adjust jets (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

diff leaking oil

signs of fluid leaking around steering box

Pass 29 Apr 2021 79,795 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 79,795 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 78,258 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 67,961 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2017 59,835 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 55,885 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 55,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 47,221 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 44,574 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 42,899 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 42,070 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 35,836 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 34,584 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 33,239 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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BAT 6X is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BAT 6X, 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 BAT 6X registered?

BAT 6X is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is BAT 6X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAT 6X shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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