MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,174 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and connecting nuts (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside 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))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and connecting nuts (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and connecting nuts (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
All direction indicators not working n/s/f n/s/r (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and connecting nuts (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Body has slight corrosion and rear brake pipe nuts (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)
Body has slight corrosion and rear brake pipe nuts (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush and bolt loose (2.5.B.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and nuts (3.6.B.2c)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.2.B.1f)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement light play (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis and body crossmember (6.1.B.2)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion on discs
front swivel joints leaking
tyres perishing
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and nuts (3.6.B.2c)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.2.B.1f)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement light play (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis and body crossmember (6.1.B.2)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion on discs
front swivel joints leaking
tyres perishing
Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre cross member (6.1.A.1)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front swivel joints leaking
oil leak
rear discs corroded
tyres perishing
Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at steering box (2.2.C.1c)
Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre cross member (6.1.A.1)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front swivel joints leaking
oil leak
rear discs corroded
tyres perishing
Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
discs corroded
front swivel joints leaking
front tyres perishing
handbrake warning light flickering
o/s/r seat worn
rear cross members corroded
Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
handbrake warning light flashing
rear seat worn
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
handbrake warning light flashing
rear seat worn
Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
handbrake warning light flashing
slight wear in o/s/r seat
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
handbrake warning light flashing
slight wear in o/s/r seat
Oil leak
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slight wear in o/s/r seat mechanism
Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
brake vacumm pipe rubbing against heater hose
engine oil leak
rear brake pads worn low
steering shaft touching air intake hose
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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BG03 DHJ 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 55.2%.
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 DHJ, 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 DHJ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 April 2003.
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