MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
259,371 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Brake performance not tested insecure rear pads (1.2.1 (g))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front link (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body and out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body and out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted retaining fixings missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside front,rear (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside front,rear (3.6.B.2c)
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Offside front and offside rear (5.2.2b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Steps (badly corroded) (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Nearside and offside rear lower (2.7.4)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Not working (8.2.2)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside front,rear (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside front,rear (3.6.B.2c)
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Offside front and offside rear (5.2.2b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside and offside door steps corroded.Rear mud flaps insecure
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Nearside and offside door steps corroded.Rear mud flaps insecure
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BG03 EHC is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 EHC, 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 EHC is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 April 2003.
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