MOT Status
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183,662 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside corrosion to body, chassis and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak at engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear crossmember to tub panel corroded
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor beside outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
coolant leak from top hose
front propshaft front joint worn
rear panel mounting brackets corroded
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed play in hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed play in hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear alloy floor corroded around seat belt mountings, chassis brackets solid
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed play in o/s door hinges (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive alloy plate non structural corroded inner arch upper (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member underside hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner disc faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective Rear most exhaust hangar detached, system still secure (6.1.2 (a))
Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear half of chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive bell housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Spot light out
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Main front to rear brake hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak at transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leaks around engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box arm end (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
all 4 tyres perishing
minor engine oil leaks
minor gearbox/transfer box oil leak
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear steering bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear axle a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board centre exhaust box leak (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box arm end (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
all 4 tyres perishing
minor engine oil leaks
minor gearbox/transfer box oil leak
oil leak at engine
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached both sides top bushes (5.3.2 (a) (i))
oil leak at engine
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp earth fault with stop lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Drag link end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Drag link end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BD03 WPM is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 BD03 WPM, 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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BD03 WPM is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 June 2003.
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