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Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment Steering wheel centre nut (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Anchorage point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded ferrel (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated hub oil seal (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength a frame xmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached xmember/chassis (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached xmember/chassis (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front x member corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower bulkhead/floor pan
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear body mounting corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear body mounting corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear tub support corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box and pipes (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed all (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Upper ball joint dust cover perished
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged case missing (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Outer Fluid leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed all (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
steering drop arm ball joint slight play
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Upper ball joint dust cover perished
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged case missing (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Outer Fluid leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed all (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
steering drop arm ball joint slight play
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
brake pipes surface rust
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Inner diff oil seal slight leak
Nearside Rear Outer body support bracket corroded
Offside Rear brake pads getting low
both front trailing bushes play
pas box slightly damp
Oil leak
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Oil leak
n/s/r shock damp
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 has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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BT03 OFW is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Silver 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 BT03 OFW, 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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BT03 OFW is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 August 2003.
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