MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,741 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
leak on nearside front and offside front hub areas
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front hubs joints leaking
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front hubs joints leaking
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside has surface corrosion
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Front slight oil leak from both front hub oil seals
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust system deteriorating
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake performance not tested due to brake pipe leaking (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust corroded
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
exhaust deteriorated front flexy weak
oil leak
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
exhaust deteriorated front flexy weak
oil leak
Oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Slight oil leak from rear axle
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Oil leak
Slight oil leak from rear axle
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside & nearside wiper blades split
Rear axle has slight oil leak
Slight oil leak from gearbox
Steering damper bush slightly worn
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine oil leak
nearside front tractor joint damp
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BG03 DHC is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 BG03 DHC, 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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BG03 DHC is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 April 2003.
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