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BTT 348

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

178,964 mi
Last recorded178,964 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTT 348
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 178,964 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 178,313 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO BOTH FRONT HOSES (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting CROSS MEMBER (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 177,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 177,228 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn axle ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 172,594 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 172,586 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 168,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 168,067 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

drop arm dust cover perished

Pass 2 Nov 2020 164,290 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 164,290 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 156,558 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 156,461 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 146,026 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 137,149 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bulb not working in registration plate lamp

oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2016 137,147 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bulb not working in registration plate lamp

oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2015 131,618 miles

Both side steps are rusted throught on undersides

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2015 131,618 miles

Both side steps are rusted throught on undersides

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2014 127,278 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 118,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear suspension 'A' frame ball joint has slight play

Pass 31 Jul 2013 118,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear suspension 'A' frame ball joint has slight play

Pass 28 Aug 2012 107,119 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 92,145 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 759,161 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 668,997 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 56,835 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 41,217 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 41,217 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 35,300 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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BTT 348 is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 BTT 348, 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 BTT 348 registered?

BTT 348 is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BTT 348 shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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