MOT Status
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139,990 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Body mounting fixings missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
slight oil leaks
DRIVERS SIDE FRONT SEATBELT SLIGHT DAMAGE.
NEARSIDE FRONT SWIVEL ASSEMBLY LEAKING OIL SLIGHTLY.
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINKS SLIGHTLY INSECURE.
PLAY DETECTED AT STEERING WHEEL.
REAR AXLE LEAKING OIL.
SLIGHT CRACKING AT REAR TYRES.
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
DRIVERS SIDE FRONT SEATBELT SLIGHT DAMAGE.
NEARSIDE FRONT SWIVEL ASSEMBLY LEAKING OIL SLIGHTLY.
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINKS SLIGHTLY INSECURE.
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED.
PLAY DETECTED AT STEERING WHEEL.
REAR AXLE LEAKING OIL.
SLIGHT CRACKING AT REAR TYRES.
Both front indicators slightly discoloured
Oil leak around rear axle
Slight damage and cuts at o/s/f seat belt
Slight oil leak around nearside front swivel hub assembly
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Both front indicators slightly discoloured
Oil leak around rear axle
Slight damage and cuts at o/s/f seat belt
Slight oil leak around nearside front swivel hub assembly
Offside Front Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
wiper and light switches insucure
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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BT03 LWP is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 BT03 LWP, 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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What year was BT03 LWP registered?
BT03 LWP is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 June 2003.
Is BT03 LWP safe to buy?
The MOT history for BT03 LWP shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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