MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,956 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Fuel filter sign of sweating around casing, no leak during testing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlight lenses faded, still producing a satisfied beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak front and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive various areas at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Fuel filter sign of sweating around casing, no leak during testing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlight lenses faded, still producing a satisfied beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak front and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive various areas at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm joint boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive at rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired excessive free play (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened drivers belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
oil leak
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak ()
Oil leak at diff ()
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both front belts (5.2.2a)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both front belts (5.2.2a)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
both rear shockabsorber top bushes showing movement
movement detected at o/s front drop arm ball joint // movement not excessive //
n/s front seatbelt showing damage
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
n/s front track rod end showing movement
oil leak
slight damage to n/s front seatbelt
slight windscreen damage
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
advise no plate on front be fixed
advise have changed pipe
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
advise have changed pipe
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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BN03 WLJ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 BN03 WLJ, 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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BN03 WLJ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 March 2003.
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