MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,532 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear marked (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
offside front and offside rear tyres wearing unevenly
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bushes worn (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
offside front and offside rear tyres wearing unevenly
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
adverse wear on both rear tyres
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
adverse wear on both rear tyres
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BD03 AHE is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 BD03 AHE, 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 BD03 AHE registered?
BD03 AHE is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 July 2003.
Is BD03 AHE safe to buy?
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